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GENEALOGY

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THE CODING FAMILY

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FREDERIC WEBSTER CODING, M.D., Ph.D.

WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE AUTHOR

BY MRS. A. M. TAYLOR AND HON.

STEWART KEIGHTLEY

Vice and Deputy United States Consul

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PUBLISHED BT THE AUTHOR

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RICHMOND, INDIANA

1906

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CODING

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PREFACE

THE sources from which the information found in this volume
was obtained were numerous and varied. A search was
made through the records and files of the county court of
Middlesex, Mass., and of the court of common sessions, to 1700.
In the county court prior to Andros' time, all wills were proved
and estates settled, the jurisdiction of this court being so compre-
hensive that its records touch upon the most unusual occurrences.
The method of perpetuating evidence was by deposition and ex-
amination, the greater portion of these papers being on file, and
are a mine of genealogical facts. The deeds and probate
records of the same county also have been searched. The archives
of the state, and the great index, with the Watertown petitions,
have been thoroughly examined, also the following: Essex county
court records and files prior to 1665 ; Suffolk deeds and probate
records to 1700; the index to cases in Suffolk county court files;
the town records of Watertown, Dedham, Concord and Cambridge,
also the proprietors' records of those towns; the vital records of
Watertown, Dedham, Roxbury, Concord, Cambridge, Woburn,
Boston, Waltham, Plymouth, Salem, and several other towns;
Wyman's Charleston; the church records of Watertown, Cam-
bridge, Woburn and Salem; histories of Maine, Massachusetts and
New Hampshire, and of many of the towns. A careful study has
been made of the manuscript volumes in the Boston State House,
containing data of the French and Indian War, and of volume vi,
"Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War."
Bond's Watertown, Savage's Dictionary, and many genealogical
treatises together with histories of Denmark, Normandy, and En-
gland, have been read with profit. Various other investigations
as were suggested by the progress of the work, including such
printed sources as records of the general court, records of the court
of assistants, of Aspinwall and Lechford (notaries prior to 1650),
Massachusetts Historical Collections, and many other works found
on the shelves of various genealogical libraries. Inscriptions on
tombstones and records kept in family Bibles have been consulted,
and to obtain the recent data thousands of letters have been written,
while most of those now living, of the name, have been interviewed

4 PREFACE

who have supplied most of the interesting personal matter. To
ascertain what was known of the Codings, in England, an appeal
was made to the Registrar General, Somerset House, London, who
replied that the keeping of the parish registers there was put in
force in Henry VHI's time. Registration was effected under the
Canon Law until 1812, when in consequence of the loss of so many
registers through the carelessness of the clergy, an act of Parlia-
ment was passed which provided regulations for registration and
for the better preservation of registers. During the civil commo-
tions in the reign of Charles I, parish registers were greatly neg-
lected, and there are but few parishes where registers with dates
as early as 1538 are in existence; and there are no means of ascer-
taining the names of the few parishes which possess such early
registers. The receipt of such information precluded the idea of
attempting anything like a systematic treatment of the family, in
England ; but from various sources it was ascertained that the
name was well known in southern England, a village in Wiltshire
being named "Coding," while in Charles Reade's novel, "Foul
Play," mention is made of "Coding's Brewery."

Under what circumstances the coats of arms and crests were
obtained is not known, yet it is a fact that they were given, in early
times, to knights only, for some valuable service rendered to king
or State. That of the Codin family is technically described as
follows: "Sable, three ostrich feathers or; crest, ox yoke in bend
sable, strapped azure." The Coding (London) coat of arms is thus
described: "Cules two bars or, over all on a bend or, three lions'
heads erased ppr. Crest, on a garb fesswise, a bird close, in the
beak an ear of wheat all or." Motto, "Dominus providebit." When
the lion is used in Heraldry it denotes a close relationship to Royalty,
while the ostrich feathers are similar to those on the coat of arms
of the Prince of Wales. The beautifully executed illustrations of
the coats of arms and crests in this work were drawn and painted
by Dr. J. L. Hancock, to whom I tender grateful thanks.

Rumors are about regarding a "Coding Legacy" which is sup-
posed to have been accumulating for many years in England. After
a most careful and searching inquiry, I am satisfied that no such
legacy ever existed, and any effort made to secure it will be met
with disappointment.

As to the origin of the name : In mythology the word god
means a being superior to nature; ing or en means a meadow, the
meadow of god. The Century Dictionary gives the following
definition of ing: "A suffix of nouns, denoting origin, and hence

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a common patronymic, remaining in some English family or local
names and having usually a derivative or patronymic force, 'son
of — ' as 'Billing, son of Bill.' " Our name then means "son of
God." The correct pronunciation is God-ing.

In preparing this genealogy no attempt has been made to pro-
duce a work with literary embellishments, but rather to place on
record all that is known of the history of the family, the labor
having been done during the spare moments of a busy official career.
If the book meets the approval of its readers, I am content, as I
have done my best. Some will feel that the branch to which they
belong has not been treated with as great a degree of completeness
as are others, which is quite true ; but the blame rests with them-
selves, for everything obtainable has been included, while repeated
requests for further information have not been responded to.

And now that my self-imposed task is done, I desire to thank
those who have so freely aided in the work, more especially Mrs.
A. M. Taylor, who not only has devoted much time to the securing
of data, but has read the proof and supervised the publication of it.

FREDERIC WEBSTER GODING.

United States Consulate, Newcastle, N. S. W.
July 1, 1906.

NOTE. — The article prepared by Mrs. A. M. Taylor and Hon. Stewart Keightley, Vice and Deputy
United States Consul at Newcastle, it is but fair to state, will not be seen by me until it has been printed.

F. W. G.

INTRODUCTION

IN NORSE mythology the first to have life was the giant Ymir,
formed by contact of the vapor from above with the heat be-
low. A cow, named Audhumla, was then formed from drops
of moisture, which nourished the giant with her milk. While Ymir
slept, a man and woman grew from under his left arm, and a son
was produced from his feet. In the course of time, as the cow licked
the salt and frost-covered stones a hair appeared, the next day a
man's head, while the day after a perfect man was evolved, named
Bure. Bure's son Boer married Bestla who had three sons, Odin,
Vili and Ve, Odin being the chief god, the source of all wisdom,
and the patron of culture and of heroes. From him the kings of
Denmark claim descent, as late as the ninth century, styling them-
selves "sons of the god Odin," the younger sons being distinguished
from the heir apparent by the generic term "god odin," which later
was corrupted to "godin." From this name Godwin, Goodwin,
Gordon, Goding, etc., were derived.

For reasons well known to the student of history a body of
Scandinavians under the leader Hrolfr, one of the royal family of
Denmark, descended on the country governed by the king of the
Franks, spreading desolation and dismay over that fair land. Not
being able to check their advance, the king was compelled to pur-
chase peace by giving to Hrolfr and his associates the land now
known as Normandy, who became permanent residents. Of the
number one was a Godin (pronounced in French Godong), whose
descendents are quite numerous, many of them having emigrated
to the United States and Canada. They were essentially a military
people who attached themselves to the warlike princes then on the
thrones of European countries. One was an admiral of the
Dutch fieet who visited the coast of New Jersey at an early date.
Another settled in Turkey, founding the city of Goden; the city of
Goding, in Austria, with a population of over 8,000, owes its ex-
istence to yet another. Several of this branch have become dis-
tinguished. Jean Baptiste Andre Godin was a prominent social
reformer ; Louis Godin was a well known scientist and author ; Jean
Godin was an eminent naturalist, traveler and author, and was
professor in the Quito University. The name frequently appears

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in French histories and novels, and always with a military title.
When William the Conqueror invaded England the name of one
of his most favored officers was Godin, who settled in that country
and doubtless was our first English ancestor.

One of the branches is centered in the town of Godinge, on
the island of Fyn, Denmark, and many of the name at the present
time are residents of Copenhagen.

Another branch from Denmark settled in England in the ninth
century, among them being Earl Godwin, whose son, Harold, was
"The last Saxon king of England."

The names Coding, Godin, Goddin, Goden, Godden, Gooding,
Godwin, Gauden and Goodwin, are well known in the English
counties of Suffolk, Somerset, Wilts, Cornwall and Devon, from
which shires came a large proportion of the early settlers of Massa-
chusetts, and where many families of the name still reside. There
were three distinct emigrations of them to America, the first in
1628, the second, using an extra d, about 1740, from Scotland; the
third from Banwell and Keynsham, in Somersetshire, about 1860;
a number from the latter places settled about the same time in
Australia. The Goodings who settled in Plymouth form a distinct
American family.

The early town and court records of New England show that
the name was spelled by the clerks and other officers in a variety
of ways; hence, the search for our progenitors must proceed with
the assumption that any person whose name, having a sound simi-
lar to our own, is found in the early records, may belong to this
family, although we now know that the descendants of Henry,
when attaching their names to any document, spelled it "Coding,"
with the exception of a few of the Spencer branch, now living, who
have added another d.

As the second Henry, of Watertown, Mass., is the first ancestor
from whom we can trace our lineage with certainty, it is desirable
to ascertain the name of his father, if possible. According to
his own statement he was born in 1642, but he does not state where ;
yet as immigration to the New England colonies practically ceased
before 1645, the chances favor the opinion that he was born on
this continent. Accepting this as a fact it will be necessary to
learn what persons bearing the family patronymic, were in the
colonies at a sufficiently early date to have had a son born in 1642.
In the works of Pope and others the names of some twenty persons
appear, any one of whom may have been Henry's father, all
but two, however, being easily excluded by the simple process of

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elimination; for we have their wills, or know from depositions,
town records, or published genealogies, their age and the names
of their children. One of these, William Coding, left a will (q. v.),
in which no mention is made of wife or children, presumably be-
cause he had none, otherwise he would have followed the custom
then in vogue, and intimated whom they were. Again, as he was
an apprentice in 1640, doubtless about ten years of age, he was too
young, the presumption being that he was Henry's brother.

The earliest mention made of a name similar to our own ap-
pears in a book entitled "Chronicles of the First Planters of Massa-
chusetts Bay," from which I quote the following :

23d Feb., 1628.
This day, delivered a warrant to Mr. George Harwood, Treasurer, to
pay Mr. Barnard Michell one hundred pounds, in part of the freight of the
"Abigail," Henry Gauden [Goding?], Master, from Weymouth to Nahum-
keke, the goods shipped per bill of lading dated 20th June last, being
per bill of lading 46^^ tons of goods, besides the charge of Captain John
Endicott, his wife, and (number not stated) persons of his company, their
passage and diet.

In the Middlesex court house is filed a deed from John Marrat
[Merritt], of Cambridge, conveying property to Timothy Gauden,
of Watertown, December 16, 1689, his father witnessing the docu-
ment as "Henry Gauden," while another transfer was made between
the same persons two years later, the name being then written
"Goding," proving the absence of any uniformity in the spelling.

At a town meeting held on the 14th day of November, 1635,
the following vote was passed: "No foreigner coming into the
town, or any family arising among ourselves, shall have any benefit
either of commonage, or land undivided, but what they shall pur-
chase, except that they buy a man's right wholly in the town." At
the time it was thought there were too many inhabitants in Water-
town, a former vote directing that no person could become an in-
habitant, or reside in the town without the permission of the free-
men, or the person with whom they lived gave bonds to free the
town from possible charges. A record of all persons appearing
in the town was made, such persons being called upon to give
reasons why they should not be compelled to depart at once. By
a vote taken December 29, 1640, it was "ordered that all those
Inhabitants yt have beene by Common Consent or vote taken in
amongst vs, or have had Dividents granted to them shall be ac-
cepted as townesmen, & no others." The following year a tran-
script was made in which every person who held land by grant

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or purchase is mentioned, yet nowhere does a name similar to
Coding appear until Henry's marriage is recorded in the Water-
town records, in the following words : "Henery Gooddin & Elizi-
beth peery marryd the 7 of Aprill 1663," proving conclusively that
Henry's parents did not reside in Watertown.

After a thorough and exhaustive study of the question in all
its bearings, I am of the opinion that Captain Henry Coding (in-
correctly spelled by the shipping clerk, Cauden) was the first of
our family in America; and further, that he had two sons, William
and Henry, names which have been used in each generation down
to the present time. Moreover, Captain Cordon, Secretary of the
Massachusetts Historical and Cenealogical Society, of Boston, in-
formed me, he was satisfied, after a most searching examination
in connection with the preparation of the Cordon genealogy, that
Captain Henry Cauden was the father of Henry Coding, of Water-
town.

Necessarily absent from home much of the time, and possibly
a widower, doubtless Captain Henry Coding apprenticed his son
Henry to a weaver, who, after completing his term of service, mar-
ried into one of the accepted families of Watertown. With a good
trade and some knowledge of the healing art, he was welcomed;
but where he came from history fails to tell us, yet, as time rolls on,
new facts may be discovered which will throw some light on his
early life.

In stature the Codings as a rule are tall, spare, straight and
active, with a fair complexion inclining towards sandy. Those
who have dark eyes and hair obtained the deeper coloring from
intermarriage with other families. They are fond of being well
dressed, are at ease in the presence of others, and are appreciated
in social circles. They naturally separate in two divisions — one
placing education before everything, the other looking upon the
accumulation of wealth as the first consideration. While inclined
to be close in money matters and to deny themselves of many com-
forts they could well afford, they are not niggardly, and when
spending money spend it freely, always contributing their share of
whatever they are interested in, and sometimes more. Although
tending towards a religious frame of mind a large number are
non-church going, and have decidedly liberal views, some being in-
terested in the occult. Of those belonging to churches most of
them are Baptists, the earlier members of the family having sepa-
rated from the Established Church and joined that sect at a time
when to be a Baptist meant social ostracism, the desertion of

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friends, and to be despised by a large majority of the people. But
they were strong in their convictions and were willing to sacrifice
liberty, property, and even their lives for what they deemed to be
right. In politics, in more recent years, the majority were Aboli-
tionists and later Republicans, always taking an active interest in
political affairs in which they wielded considerable power. Many
are on committees, a number have filled town and county offices,
quite a few have occupied seats in various state legislatures, and
one is United States consul. Others have held positions under
the Federal Government which they have filled with credit. None
have genuine artistic talent nor do many have a taste for poetry;
but there are some excellent musicians and the greater number are
readers of general literature, while they all have a fine sense of
humor, and love a good story. Both the men and women have spe-
cial aptitude for business, in which they are successful owing to the
possession of excellent judgment as to quality and values. As a
rule the men will not perform heavy manual labor, and when found
associated with heavy work it is usually in the capacity of "boss."
They are natural leaders, always being found among the best people
of the community in which they live.

The occupations of the men vary with their tastes and environ-
ment. But one was an ordained minister of the Gospel, although
several were lay preachers, and quite a number of ministers have
married into the family. As nearly every one has a predilection
for the care of the sick and injured, it seems strange but one is a
physician and one a dentist. A few were lawyers, several were
bankers, two were confidential clerks, a few were college professors
and a large number were school teachers during the early period
of their lives. Some have been successful in the real estate busi-
ness, and others were railway and steamship men, one being prac-
tically the owner of a line of steamers. But they do not take kindly
to the sea, four only having followed it for a livelihood, one of
whom was master and owner. There were several hotel proprietors
and two meat packers. Farming has attracted a number usually
in connection with some other line of business such as running a
store, dealing in live stock, or one of the trades. The mechanical
trades seem to be favored by a goodly number; two have been
weavers of cloth, two were paper makers, while those engaged as
carpenters, wheelwrights, millwrights, mill workers, machinists,
butchers and masons are beyond enumeration. However, the
term day laborer used in the American sense could be with truth
applied to but few.

INTRODUCTION II

From the earliest times the Godins were essentially a military
people, the name frequently appearing in the annals of those days
applied to rulers and leaders of men. Many held exalted posi-
tions in various European countries, the sense of leadership doubt-
less prompting them to adopt such a vocation. The coats of arms
are proofs of the valor and relative standing of some of our an-
cestors, the ostrich feathers and lions' heads showing a close re-
lationship to the royal house of England. The heralds used every
precaution against the infringement of heraldric rights and as a
consequence arms are one of the most reliable guides to the gene-
alogy of families. After the time of William the Conqueror,
English history does not particularly mention the name ; but as
early in the history of New England as King William's War, it
was borne by a number who were engaged in that struggle, one of
whom was specially mentioned for meritorious conduct. In the
French and Indian War nearly a dozen enlisted, in the Revolution-
ary War more than half that number of our own family took an
active part, while many others of the name are recorded. There
were at least three in the War of 1812, several in the "Madawasca
War," nearly thirty in the War of the Rebellion, while the name
of but one appears on the records of the late Spanish-American War.
One was a soldier in the Florida War, but none appears to have
taken part in the War with Mexico. Also about a dozen were
in the War of the Rebellion who were husbands or sons of Coding
women. Some were privates, several were sergeants, two held
commissions as captains, and one rose to the rank of major, his
advancement being due to bravery shown on many battlefields.
The war records show that every one of the name served during
the term of his enlistment or was honorably discharged for in-
juries or illness unless overtaken by death, and not one deserted —
a better record no family can show. In this connection it may be
added that one was a student at the West Point Military Academy,
another doubtless will soon be appointed there, and one each are
in the United States Regular Army and the Massachusetts State
Guards.

The Coding women are well formed, good looking, many even
beautiful, are keen and bright, learn readily, are fine conversational-
ists, and have very high ideals morally. They are excellent cooks
and make the best of wives and mothers. Their reverence of an-
cestry is strong, nearly every one having a more or less general
knowledge of the family history ; nine-tenths of the recent informa-
tion contained in this volume was supplied by them. Few have been

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compelled to remain single, and in the opinion of many no man
looking for a wife will err in selecting a woman bearing the name,
provided she will have him.

In concluding this criticism it may be remarked that the Cod-
ings are tactful, intensely practical, self-reliant, resourceful, quick
at repartee, and particularly noticeable for their mechanical in-
genuity, for they can make anything and skillfully use any tool
or instrument. Taken as a whole, they are above the average in
intellectual capacity, can make a living anywhere, and are respect-
able, law-abiding citizens. In a most exhaustive study of the
records not a pauper, nor a drunkard, nor a criminal was found,
nor an illegitimate discovered bearing the name, a condition few
families can boast of.

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CODING GENEALOGY

1. HENRY CODING.

Nothing is known of him beyond the fact that he was master
of the British ship "Abigail" which visited Massachusetts Bay in
1628, and was then in the coasting trade. To have been placed in
command of a ship he must have been versed in navigation, and
business; and as freight was paid to him he must have been in
the confidence of the owners of the vessel.

His children —
William, b. about 1630; d. in 1666; unmarried.
Henry, b. in 1642; m. April 7, 1663, Elizabeth Perry; d. Oct. 13, 1720.

2. WILLIAM CODING (1 Henry).

He was an apprentice in 1640, to Comfort Starr, of Cambridge
and Duxbury, Mass., but later returned to Middlesex county where
he died, leaving the following will :

William Coding's Will.

In the name of God, and the strength of Jesus Christ my alone Savior,
I William Godden being sicke and weake, but of sound memory & under-
standing, do upon the 9th day of the 12th mo. comonly called february, 1663
Do make and constitute my last will & testam't in man' following.

first I give to Mary Blanchard the wife of Samuel Blanchard the sum
of 15 Is in money if it may be found of my Estate in New England or else
to be made 15 Is of the best of my Estate, in any place where it is due
to mee in New England, where shee please, or in what shee please, this
estate I give to her for her use, and to be disposed of as shee will.

2Iy. I give to Mary Skinner the wife of Thomas Skinner of Maulden
three pounds & five shillings, in money which is now in her hands, to be
for her, & her disposing.

31y. I give to Simon Melings 20 s to be paid in marchantable goods
by my executors.

41y. I give to Thomas Barrence ten shillings, five whereof is now in
his hands, the other five to be payd in goodes by my executors. There is
due to me in the hands of Edward Wiar Scotchman in money 20 s and in
the hands of William Egar Scotchman 10 s in money, & in the hands of
James Creene in money 12 s. All wch money is to be payd to my executors,
the moneys is to be disposed for my buriall. Also I give to the foure yt

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cary mee to my grave 2 s a peece, to be payd by my executors : my debts
& funall charges first discounted. I give the remainder of my estate that
can any way be found in New^ Engld by bill, bond, or otherwise due to mee,
I say I give the remainder of my estate to be disposed of, for the schooling
of the Poare children of Charles Towne & Maulden, into equall proporceons,
to be payd by the direccon of the selectmen of each Town under their hands
to my Executors. Also I do make choyce of my freind Samuel Blanchard
my Executor, with whome Hee shall choose unto Him, to record all my
estate any way due to mee in New England, by bill, bond, or otherwayes, and
to dispose of it according to this my Will.

In witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Scale
Witness my hand _

Mary Blanchard ' ^Z

Enterd and recorded the 26 of the 3d mo. 1666.

By (Signed) Thomas Danforth, R.
The Inventory is preserved.

The above will is in his own handwriting and shows that he
was well educated for those days; it also shows that he was the
pioneer philanthropist of America, giving his money for the educa-
tion of the poor, doubtless realizing that the future of his country
depended very largely on the intellectual development of the masses.

2. HENRY GODING (1 Henry).

Of his early life nothing is known other than he learned the
trade of weaving cloth. The notice of his marriage in the Water-
town records is the first time his name appears, again being men-
tioned a few months after, October 29, 1663, as having been paid
£1-10-0, by the town authorities, for dressing Hugh Passam's [Par-
son's] leg. It is significant that so soon after becoming a resident
of the town he was employed by its officers to perform surgical
work, showing they were aware that he had had some special train-
ing in the healing art. From that time the members of the family
have shown an aptitude for the care of the sick and injured. In
1667 he donated £1-3-1, toward repairs on the town school house,
evidently having the money to give, and showing his interest in
educational afifairs. He was defendant, with others, January 26,
1680, for allowing his cattle to roam over the range without pay-
ing the herdsman, the selectmen ordering him to pay his proportion.
June 12, 1681, Ruth Bloyce granted to Henry the land formerly
belonging to her father, Hugh Parsons, and became a member of
his family, remaining there until she died. This land, consisting
of four acres, and bounded westerly by the King's commons,

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northerly by Thomas Philpot, easterly by William Priest, and
southerly by William Shattuck (Middlesex Deeds, 7:381), re-
mained in his possession for many years, the transfer having been
duly recognized by the town authorities on the third day of March,
1711-12 (Watertown Records, p. 207). On May 9, 1694, a public
meeting was held, in Watertown, to protest against the location
selected for the erection of a house of worship, at which meeting
Henry and his son, Timothy, were present. They declared that they
would not pay one penny towards the cost of the building unless
allowed to say where it should stand. They agreed to stand by
their committee of four with their bodies and estates in whatever
they did, thus showing that they had the courage of their convic-
tions, a trait still noticed in his descendents. His life does not
seem to have always been in pleasant places, for he next appears
in a controversy with his neighbor, Davis Church, over the leas-
ing of the land formerly occupied by Thomas Philpot. As was the
custom then, the matter was referred to the selectmen who de-
cided the claim in favor of Henry, he to pay an annual rental of
ten shillings. His first ownership of land is shown by the follow-
ing vote at a general town meeting held July 19, 1698: "Voted
by the town that the land that henry Goddins hous stands on shall
be Legually Confirmed to him or his heirs by the town with in one
year after the decease of the widdow Bloice." On October 4,
1699, Henry makes complaint against William Shattuck about some
apple trees which Henry claimed belonged to him, the question re-
lating to the location of the line between the places occupied by the
litigants; a committee was appointed who decided in favor of
Henry's claim. An interesting incident, showing the custom of those
times, is given in the following, taken from the town records: "At
a meeting of the select-men of Watertown December: 31st 1711:
the Selectmen being informed by William Godden : that Ruth Bloss
lay Dead at their House: the select-men Considering that sd Bloss
had of late been the towns Care, it is Ordered that the Town Treas-
urer do prouide four gallonds of Wine all so Suger and spice:
that So sd bloss may haue a decent finerall at the towns Cost and
Charge."

As the location of Henry Coding's property is of considerable
interest to his descendents, an effort has been made to establish it.
Doubtless the land was in Pequasset, in what is now known as Bel-
more Common, not far and a little to the east of the village, about
midway between Belmont and Hill's Crossing, and a little to the
south.

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Three years before he died, Henry transferred on the 11th
September, 1717, four acres, partly orchard, mow, and plow land,
bounded east by William Shattuck, south by William Shattuck, Jr.,
west and north by the commons, to the Mass. Com., consideration
£25. The balance of his possessions he left by will, as follows,
his wife having died some years before :

HENRY CODING'S WILL.

In the name of God, Amen. The first day of December one thousand
seven hundred and twelve, I Henry Goddin of Watertown in the County
of Middlesex within His Majesties Province of the Massachusetts Bay in
N. England Weaver being weak in Body, but of perfect Mind, and Memory;
thanks be given to God Therefor calling to mind the Mortality of my Body,
and knowing that it y appointed for all men once to dye : Do make, and
ordain This my last Will, and Testament that is to say Principally, and first
of all I give, and Recommend my soul into the hands of Cod, that gave it,
and my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in decent Christian
burial at the direction of my exectrs, and as touching such worldly goods
and Estate wherewith it hath pleased Cod to Bless me in this life: I give,
demise and dispose of the same in the following manner, and form —

Imprd After all my just debts, and funeral charges being first paid I
give to my two sons Timothy Godden, and William Godden, and to their
heirs and Assigns forever all my Estate both Real, and Personal equally
to be divided between them they paying to my daughter Elizabeth Bull
twenty shillings out of my Estate (being with what she hath already had
her Portion). My two above sons to take the whole care and charge equally
to maintain me during my natural life in this world whom likewise I consti-
tute, make and ordain my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day and
year above written —

(Signed)
Signed, sealed, published, pronounced & yp-A^ I * * "7 (^ ^ ^/A
declared by the said Henry Godden ^

as his Last Will & Testament.

In the presence of us the Subscribers.

John Chenery.

Joshua Kendal.

Munings Sawin.
Probated Nov. 9, 1720.

His children —

Timothy, b. March 8, 1664; died in 1723; unmarried.

Elizabeth, b. Nov. 8, 1667 ; m. Jan. 23, 1700, Samuel Bull ; no issue.

William, b. in 1669; m. March 26, 1701, Mary Pease; d. in 1746.

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Residence of Dr. F. W. Coding.

Watertown Home of the Godings.

[By courtesy of F. W. Davenport, Watertown]

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3. TIMOTHY CODING (2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was brought up in Watertown, where he learned the trade
of weaving cloth from his father. Judging from the number of
real estate transfers, he must have been keen on trade; in 1689 he
purchased land from John Merritt, and sold some to him in 1691 ;
in 1724 he sold land to J. Francis, to J. Holman, J. Swan, and to
S. Perry. The following inventory is preserved in the East Cam-
bridge court house :

His Inventory.

An Inventory of the Real! and personal Estate of Mr. Timothy Coding
late of Watertown deceased intestate Appraised by us the subscribers the
fourth day of March Anno Domini One thousand seven Hundred and
Twenty Three for & which is as follows viz :

Imprimis £ s d

In wearing apparrel 02-05-00

An Iron Pot 00-10-00

A razor knife and wooden dish and a baskit 00-03-05

A Syith and Tacklin 00-05-00

A Small Quantity of Beefe 00-06-00

A Cow 05-00-00

One half part of a Lot of Land partly Meddow and partly
upland lying in Watertowne the whole peice being Eight
Acres by Estamation 40-00-00

A Small wood lot on Cambriridge Rock So called of Eight

Acres by Estimation 30-00-00

A Certain peice of Land lying in Lexington of fifty and five

Acres by Estimation 200-00-00

Midd. County. £278-09-05

Camb. 7 April, 1724 ^i»i^^,^„^^ _ /^

Exp. on oath by T f^ , V^^^^

Wm. Coding. ^*<nn^ 0/-^^ ^^5^N "•

Admr. to the sd
deed as a perfect
Inventory.

Att. F. Foxcroft

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John Dickson.
Jno. Coolidg.
John Cutter.

3. ELIZABETH CODINC (2 Henry, 1 Henry).

At the age of ZZ she married Samuel Bull, of Menotomy (now
Arlington), Mass., where she resided. No children being born to
them they adopted Samuel, son of her brother, William, and Mary
Boyce, to whom Mr. Bull conveyed all of his real and personal
property October 29, 1724, with the exception of £50 due to his
wife from her brother as a part of her inheritance from her father.
No record has been found showing how she disposed of the money.

i8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

3. WILLIAM GODING (2 Henry, 1 Henry).

The first notice of William, after giving the date of birth, is
on the occasion of the death of Ruth Bloyce, mentioned in the
Watertown records. Some time afterward he was permitted by the
proprietors to assume the lease held by his father during the father's
lifetime, the records showing the following agreement: "Pursuant,
to A Vote of the Proprietors At a meeting the 17th day of February
1719-20. William Goding appearing & applying himfefe to the
Proprietors Committee to hire the Land that was formerly im-
proued by Thomas Philpot being four Acres by eftimation bounded
Westerly with Kings-comon and the land of Henry Goding, Easter-
ly with the land of William Shattuck, North with the line between
Watertown & Cambridge and foutherly with the land of the
aboue sd Henry Goding. Agreed upon that the aboue sd William
Goding shall Improue faid piece of Land for one year next en-
fuing, he yeilding and paying for the fame one shilling to the Pro-
prietors Clerk, and yearly paying the fame fum of one fhilling to
In joy the sd piece of land during the lifetime of his faid Aged
father. The faid William Goding being prefent did agree and
Concent to what is aboue written. By fugfcribing to it. (Signed)
William Goding."

At a general meeting of the qualified voters of Watertown held
March 1, 1724-5, he was elected Tything man, a town officer whose
duty was to exercise a general moral police in the town ; also to
preserve order during divine service, and enforcing attendance on
it. The year following his bond was accepted by the town au-
thorities for £300, proving his standing in the community. After
leasing the land upon which he resided for a number of years, he
purchased it for the sum of fifty pounds, receiving a deed from the
proprietors May 10, 1728. He made transfer of land in 1724 to
Samuel Bull, in 1739 to A. Boardman, H. Prentice, and Richard
Clark, leaving considerable property to his children, as may be seen
by the subjoined will. He was what is now known as a farmer.

2. William Coding's Will.

In the name of God Amen. The Twentyninth day of May Anno
Domini One Thousand seven hundred and forty six. I William Godding
of Watertown in the County of Middlesex and Province of the Massachusetts
Bay in New England Husbandman Being very weak in Body but of perfect
mind and memory for which thanks be given to God : Therefore calling
into mind the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for
all men once to Dye Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament,
that is to say, Principally and first of all, I give and Recommend my Soul
into the hands of Cod that gave it: And my body I Recommend to the

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 19

Earth to be buried in Decent Christian Burial at the Discretion of my
Executors : Nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection I shall Re-
ceive the Same again by the mighty power of God. And as touching such
worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me within this Life
I give and Dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form —

I Give and Bequeath to Mary my well beloved wife all my moveable
or Personal Estate of what Denomination soever to be at her own Dis-
posall.

I give unto my said wife the Sole Improvement of the Whole of my
Real Estate of Housing and Lands during the whole term & time of her
Remaining my Widow.

My will is that after my sd wife Decease the whole of my Real Estate
above sd shall be to my well beloved Sons viz. William Godding & Henry
Godding to be Equally Divided between them, they paying my just Debts
and funeral Charges and the Legacies hereafter named. And I do there
fore Accordingly Give and Bequeath unto them my said sons William and
Henry Godding all my Real Estate of Housing and Lands (after my said
wifes Decease) to be Epually divided Between them as aforesaid to be to
them the said William and Henry their heirs and assigns, forever. They
the said William and Henry paying my just debts and funeral Charges
Equally between them. And they the sd William and Henry paying also out
of said Real Estate within the space of three years next after my sais wives
Decease to my other Children the following Prospective Legacies which I
give and Bequeath unto them Respectively viz. To my well beloved Son
Samuel Godding the sum of Twenty Pounds Old Tener. To my well be-
loved son John Godding the sum of Twenty Pounds Old Tener. To my
well beloved Daughter Mary Crisson the sum of Twenty Pounds Old Tener.
To my well beloved Daughter Elizabeth Batherick the sum of Twenty Pounds
Old Tener. To my well beloved Daughter Hannah Godding Twenty Pounds
Old Tener. To my well beloved Daughter Abigail Wheeler Twenty Pounds
Old Tener. All the Above sd Legacies to be paid by my said sons William
and Henry Equally between them within the space of three years after my
wives Decease as abovesaid —

Finally. I do hereby Nominate Appoint and Ordain my well beloved
sons William Godding and Henry Godding above named to be Executors of
this my Last Will and Testament. And I do hereby Utterly Disalow revok
and DisanuU all and every other former Testament Wills, Legacies, Bequests,
and Executors by me in any ways before Named Willed & Bequeathed,
Ratifying and Conforming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testa-
ment.

In Witness I the said William Godding have hereunto set my Hand
& Seal the Day and Year Above Written.
Signed Sealed published pronounced &

Declared by the said William God-
ding as his Last Will & Testament

in the presence of us the subscribers
Joseph mason,
Oliver livermore,
nehemiah mason.
Lodged by the Executors
Feb. 16, 1746.

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I

His children —

Mary, b. Oct. 18, 1701 ; m. Mr. Cresson.
- William, b. April 24, 1703; m. 1st in 1731 Martha Spooner, 2d Oct. 8,
1753, Mercy Stearns; d. in 1757.

Henry, b. Oct. 28, 1704; m. May 31, 1728, Elizabeth Holden; d. in 1759;
no issue.

Samuel, bapt. March 16, 1706; m. in 1733 (?) Mary Boyce; d. Feb. 1,
1761.

Elizabeth, bapt. June 23, 1708; m. in 1727, John Batherick; d. June 18,
1747.

Thomas, bapt. Oct. 1, 1710; probably died young, as he is not men-
tioned in his father's will.

Abigail, b. 1713; m. Mr. Wheeler.
__ John, bapt. Sept. 18, 1715; no record of marriage.

Hannah, bapt. May 20, 1716; m. April 1, 1747, Isaac Child; d. Feb. 16,
1788.

Dorothy, bapt. Oct. 20, 1717; m. Feb. 1, 1740, John Gleason.

4. WILLIAM GODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

< His first wife was born March 6, 1715, and died July 1, 1749;
she was the daughter of Peter and Rebecca Spooner, of the Coolidge
family. He, at this time, owned two tracts of land which he sold to

5. Prentice for £26-13-4, in 1752, and in 1761 another piece to
W, Smith, doubtless portions of the land willed by his father. His
second wife was the widow of Daniel Stearns; she died in 1767.
He was assessed a tax in Medford in the year 1728. The death of
the three later children was caused by diphtheria. He was elected
Fence Viewer March 7, 1743.

His children by the first wife, none by the second —

Martha, b. June 30, 1732; m. June 4, 1752, Daniel Feirce.

Rebecca, b. July 19, 1734; d. Sept. 22, 1749; unmarried.

William, b. Oct. 29, 1736; m. April 20, 1761, Mary Stearns.

Jonathan Coolidge, b. Jan. 31, 1739; m. May 21, 1761, Hannah Earned;

d. in 1825 or 1830.
Joanna, b. April 21, 1741 ; d. July 5, 1749.
Peter, b. July 29, 1744; d. July 8, 1749.
Henry, b. Nov. 13, 1746; d. Sept. 8, 1749.
Spencer, b. June 28, 1749; m. about 1780, Margaret ? ; d. 1819.

5. MARTHA GODING (4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry) .

Her children —
Henry, b. March 1, 1753.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 21

5. WILLIAM GODING (4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

His early life was passed in Watertown ; but after his marriage
he lived in Cambridge where his two first children were born. In
May, 1765, he settled in Newton, Mass. He enlisted in the French
and Indian War, at Boston, and entered service November 28, 1755,
serving until May 29, 1756; he is recorded as serving on the
Crown Point expedition, fifteen days' traveling expenses having
been allowed from Albany. His name appears in a list of men be-
longing to Capt. Thomas Cheever's company, from Watertown, as
equipped with gun and receiving gun money, probable date being
April 5, 1758. His service in the Revolutionary War is recorded
in "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War,"
vol. vi, page 565. He was a private in Capt. Joshua Reed's com-
pany. Col. Varnum's regiment, the date of his enlistment being
December 4, 1775.

His children —

William, b. Dec. 27, 1761; m. May 7, 1787, Hannah Walker; d. June

15, 1848.
Sarah, b. June 13, 1763; m. Oct. 5, 1786, Seth I. Brown.
Rebecca, b. Oct. 14, 1764; m. about 1792, Asa Moore.
Mercy, b. July 14, 1766; died in infancy.
Mercy, b. Oct. 14, 1768; m. in 1789, Rev. Joseph Adams; d. April 9,

1841.
Anna, b. Aug. 2, 1770; d. in youth, of consumption.
Henry, b. Sept. 10, 1772; m. in 1796, Eunice Shepard; d. July 22, 1851.

6. WILLIAM GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

Born in Watertown, Mass., he was early apprenticed to a
weaver of fine linen who had a hand loom in his home. He de-
spised the work, and, as his mother resided near Harvard College,
letting rooms to the students, his associates were mostly of that
class. He improved the opportunity by devoting his evenings to
study, acquiring a good education. His memory was marvelous,
enabling him to practically memorize the Bible. During the day
he worked with the butchers and market men until he was 25 years
old, then moved to Jay, Maine, erecting the first log house in the
town, and married the daughter of John Walker, of Livermore,
where his children were born. Having a predilection for religious
work he became a member of the Baptist church, North Livermore,
in 1793, ordained as an evangelist in 1802, shortly after becoming

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pastor of the Wayne Baptist church where he labored for four
years. Accepting a call from the Acton church he there devoted 20
years of his life to the cause in which he was so deeply interested.
Afterward he moved to Shapley, Maine. His wife died February 13,
1846. He was a man of large stature, an eloquent and persuasive
speaker, while the local histories state that he was an enthusiastic
church builder, and a good man.

His children —

Rebecca, b. Feb. 26, 1788; d. March 20, 1854; unmarried.

Luther, b. Dec. 16, 1791; m. Feb. 18, 1816, Abigail Hubbard; d. Jan.

13, 1880.
Hannah Walker, b. Nov. 8, 1793; m. in 1830, Rev. Atherton Clark.
Polly, b. April 4, 1795 ; died in youth.
Sarah Pike, b. May 14, 1797; m. in 1830, Elijah Morse; d. Aug., 1838.

7. LUTHER GODING (6 William, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His youth was passed in Livermore, Maine, where his education
was obtained. After moving to Acton his father resigned all re-
sponsibilty of business to him, this training being of great
value to him in after life. He held many offices of trust; he
was a member of the state legislature in 1861, justice of the peace
for 25 years, deputy sheriff and tax collector for more than a dozen
years, and was a successful veterinary surgeon. He was frequently
an administrator of estates, and seldom did the probate court con-
vene that he was not present to adjust the affairs entrusted to him.
One who knew him writes : "He endeavored to lighten the burdens
of others, as is shown by the record in his diary during the civil
war, when so many soldiers' families needed assistance. No other
motive than an honest discharge of duty well done ever actuated
his life, and no brighter record of duty well done is anywhere to be
found. He not only professed Christianity, but his life was a living
example, with true integrity for all friendships and an unselfishness
and charity in his dealings with his fellow man."

His children —

Hannah Walker, b. Dec. 30, 1816; m. in 1846, Thomas G. Jamieson.
William, b. Feb. 2, 1820; m. July 4, 1852, Clara A. Morse; d. July 2,

1872.
Abigail Hubbard, b. Feb. 23, 1822; unmarried; d. April 6, 1903.
Luther Martin, b. Feb. 21, 1824; m. Dec. 2, 1846, Draxey Brackett; d.

Nov. 11, 1869.
John Walker, b. Sept. 19, 1827 ; m. July 23, 1855, Elizabeth A. Ranlett.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 23

Sarah Hubbard, b. April 15, 1830; m. Oct. 8, 1856, George Gilman; d.

July 25, 1891.
Richard Hubbard, b. May 25, 1832; m. Jan. 2, 1861, Dorcas J. Brackett;

d. Aug. 20, 1879.
Mary Elizabeth, b. Aug. 21, 1839; m. March 16, 1861, George Clough.

8. HANNAH WALKER GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, S Wil-
liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was born in Acton, Me., but now resides in Dover, N. H.,
where she is staying with her daughter. She is a remarkably well
preserved woman, her ability to recall incidents of the past, in con-
nection with this history, being all that could be desired.

Her children —

Anna Lola, b. Aug. 8, 1860; m. Sept. 16, 1885, A. B. Seavey.
Effie, an adopted daughter, who married Charles Goding.

8. WILLIAM GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 4 Wil-

liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a farmer, residing in the vicinity of Alfred, Me. His
wife died January 15, 1888.

His children —

Rufus Henry, b. Dec. 13, 1853; m. Oct. 21, 1877, Jessie F. Hurd.
William Luther, b. June 12, 1858; m. May 6, 1880, Evelyn E. Hilton.
Bertha Abbie, b. Nov. 21, 1862; m. June 22, 1886, Lieut. F. C. Kimball.

9. RUFUS HENRY GODING (8 William, 7 Luther, 6 William,

5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Acton, Me., but moved, after marriage, to Ver-
milion, S. D., where he, with his children, reside on a farm.

His children —

Ernest Eugene, b. April 14, 1879; m. June 18, 1902, Cornelia Dubois.

William Mark, b. July 3, 1881 ; unmarried.

Edith Alpha, b. Sept. 19, 1883 ; d. Dec. 7, 1888.

Bertha Etta, b. Aug. 27, 1885; m. Dec. 14, 1901, Mark Myers.

Clara Rhoby, b. July 14, 1888; unmarried.

Flora Emma, b. Aug. 8, 1890.

10. ERNEST EUGENE GODING (9 Rufus H., 8 William, 7
Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry,
1 Henry).

The subject of this sketch has the distinction of being the only
member of the Goding family who served his country in the late

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GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

Spanish-American war, while his record shows that he served it
well. He enlisted in the 1st South Dakota regiment, in Sioux
Falls, where it was being recruited, leaving the University of Ver-
milion where he was a student, and served as corporal, and sergeant.
He served in the Philippine Islands until his regiment returned,
when he re-enlisted in the 37th U. S. Volunteers, which was being
recruited, in July, 1899. He served as 1st sergeant of Company I,
and was mustered out at San Francisco in February, 1901. He has
no family.

10. BERTHA ETTA GODING (9 Rufus H., 8 William, 7
Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry,
1 Henry).

Her children —
Bertha Fern, b. March 1, 1903.

9. WILLIAM LUTHER GODING (8 William, 7 Luther, 6 Wil-
liam, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He is a farmer, residing in South Acton, Me.

His children —
Raymond Leslie, b. Oct. 5, 1889.

9. BERTHA ABBIE GODING (8 William, 7 Luther, 6 William,
5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

The subject of this sketch has known sorrow and sunshine,
darkness and daylight, has been a queen of society and forced into
a business life with its attendant vicissitudes, eventually developing
into a mature, well balanced, intellectual lady whom to know is
to respect and admire. Few have had the trials and troubles thrust
upon them, with no preparation, who have so successfully overcome
all obstacles, shirked no responsibility, performed every duty. She
is a broad, noble woman, who, had she been a man, would have
been considered a hero. She is made of the material from which
martyrs are formed, and represents all that is good and true in the
typical American woman. Brought up in the vicinity of Alfred,
Me., she afterward was graduated from the Portland (Me.) High
School, in 1884. Having taught in the graded schools of her native
state, for several terms, she accepted the position of assistant
teacher in the Salisbury (Mass.) High School, from which she re-
signed to be married to Lieut. Frederick Clark Kimball. They
moved to Fort Keogh, Mont., where his regiment was stationed,

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after two years going to Fort Bliss, Texas. Two years later Lieut.
Kimball was appointed commandant of cadets at Norwich Uni-
versity, Northfield, Vt., where he resided with his family for two
years. He was ordered to rejoin his regiment, then stationed at
St. Augustine, Fla. A year later he, with his regiment, moved to
Fort McPherson, Ga., he being appointed regimental quartermaster
6th U. S. Infantry, Col. Osborn commanding, remaining there until
his death from appendicitis, which occurred in 1897. Mrs. Kimball
then moved to Alfred, Me., where, six months later, her eldest
daughter was drowned while visiting at Acton. She writes, "Two
crushing sorrows in such a short time, which was all the harder
to bear because of the previous happy and contented life."

Her children —

Frank Alden, b. July 11, 1887. A student.
Frederick Gibson, b. July 17, 1888. A student.
Bertha Juanita, b. Sept. 17, 1889; d. April 13, 1898.
Lucia Farnum, b. August 14, 1891 ; d. Sept. 20, 1891.
Margaret Lucetta, b. Aug. 8, 1892.

8. LUTHER MARTIN CODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 Wil-

liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He resided in Lebanon, Me., where he died.

His children —
Herbert, b. Aug. 28, 1847; m. Sept. 3, 1872, Emma H. Hurd.
Howard, b. Jan. 28, 1849; m. April 17, 1875, Electa B. Hurd.
Charles, b. Dec. 17, 1854; m. Sept. 22, 1880, Effie Jamieson.

9. HERBERT CODING (8 Luther M., 7 Luther, 6 William, 5
William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He resides in East Lebanon, Me.

His children —
Arthur William, b. Dec. 28, 1873 ; m. Oct. 31, 1898, Lillian M. Lafayette.
George Howard, b. Nov. 4, 1876; unmarried.
Ward Luther, b. March 3, 1878; unmarried.
Burt Hurd, b. Dec. 18, 1879; m. Dec. 23, 1902, Dorothy Adams.
Ralph Alden, b. June 13, 1885 ; unmarried.

10. ARTHUR WILLIAM CODING (9 Herbert, 8 Luther M.,
7 Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry,
1 Henry).

His children —
Alden Arthur, b. Oct. 20, 1899.
Hubert Ward, b. Sept. 22, 1902.

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9. HOWARD GODING (8 Luther M., 7 Luther, 6 Wilham, 5
Wilham, 4 WilHam, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Walter Richard, b. Sept. 9, 1881; m. April 11, 1905, L. May Martin.

9. CHARLES GODING (8 Luther M., 7 Luther, 6 Wilham, 5
William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Olive Ethel, b. April 10, 1881 ; unmarried.
Alice May, b. June 21, 1886; unmarried.
Lola Anna, b. March 6, 1892.

8. JOHN WALKER GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 William,

4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

He is a farmer, living in Monmouth, Me., where his sons also
reside. His wife died February 29, 1888.

His children —
Luther Samuel, b. Jan. 8, 1857; m. Feb. 27, 1878, Luetta Prescott; no

issue.
John Henry, b. Nov. 20, 1858; unmarried.

8. SARAH HUBBARD GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 Wil-
liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
George Fred, b. Aug. 14, 1857; m. Dec. 23, 1885, Caroline A. Young.
Bessie Abbie, b. April 3, 1859; unmarried.

Richard Ernest, b. March 22, 1869; m. June 5, 1902, Addie D. Miller.
Sarah Coding, b. March 2, 1871; m. Oct. 17, 1896, Benjamin F. Tucker;
d. July 27, 1904.

8. RICHARD HUBBARD GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5
William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His youth was spent on his father's farm, in Acton, Maine,
where he learned the value and dignity of honest toil, and that
respect for the toiler which he never failed to pay. He enjoyed
the friendship and respect of all his associates, and as he grew to
manhood he followed in the footsteps of his father as a loyal, up-
right citizen. He held various positions of trust, such as High
Sheriff, school committeeman, selectman for many years, county
treasurer for six years, and represented his district in the Maine
State Legislature. In his work as school teacher or public official
he was painstaking, conscientious and faithful, his continuance in
office being a guarantee of his ability and integrity. Later, he pur-

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27

chased the Alfred Hotel which he conducted successfully until his
death. His daughter, Sarah, is assistant librarian in the Phila-
delphia (Pa.) Free Library, his youngest daughter filling the posi-
tion of librarian in the Kindergarten department of the same in-
stitution. The latter was a student of Wellesley College during the
academic year 1896-7.

His children —
Sarah Elizabeth, b. Nov. 27, 1865 ; unmarried.
Richard William, b. Nov. 8, 1867 ; d. May 5, 1896 ; unmarried.
Edward Nathan, b. Nov. 4, 1870; unmarried.
Mary Abbie, b. Oct. 12, 1877; unmarried.

Alfred Luther, b. Sept. 6, 1874; m. Aug. 14, 1891, Emma Whitten; no
issue. A farmer, residing in Alfred, Me.

9. EDWARD NATHAN GODING (8 Richard H., 7 Luther, 6
William, 5 William, 4 Wilham, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
He was born in Alfred, Me., where he entered the high school
at an early age, being a general favorite. After graduating he
entered Bowdoin College, taking the complete course ; he was gradu-
ated with highest honors, and commanded the friendship and re-
spect of his teachers and associates. He completed his education
at the Cambridge Law School, and is now established in Tremont
Building, Boston, Mass., where he is associated with one of the best
known legal firms in the state. As a lawyer he is eminently suc-
cessful, while in all of his relations, both official and social, he ex-
emplifies in full measure the instincts of the true man.

8. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 Wil-
liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Emery Augustus, b. Aug. 23, 1863; unmarried.
Richard Griffin, b. Sept. 20, 1865; unmarried.
Georgia Ella, b. March 11, 1867; d. March 11, 1882.
Mary Elizabeth, b. Aug. 3, 1868; unmarried.
Ruby Lenora, b. Oct. 9, 1870; d. July 2, 1878.
Grace Isabel, b. May 17, 1876 ; unmarried.

7. HANNAH WALKER GODING (6 William, 5 William, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
William.
Steadman.
Sarah.

(No further data could be obtained.)

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6. SARAH GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry,

1 Henry).

She was bom and married in Watertown, Mass., being Mr.
Brown's second wife; no children are recorded, and it is doubtful
if there were any. She was baptized July 8, 1750.

6. REBECCA GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
A son, died in infancy.
Sarah, married James Knox.
Asa.
Samuel.
Abel.
William.
Abner.
Rebecca, married Mr. Lawrence.

6. MERCY GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henr>-,

1 Henry).

She was born in Watertown, Mass., and married in Waltham.
She, with her family, moved to Jay, Me., where she died. Her
grandson is the present postmaster of Jay Bridge, Me.

Her children —
Amos, b. Nov. 8, 1789 ; d. Aug. 1, 1802.
Harriet, b. Dec. 7, 1790; m. Otis Alden; d. Dec. 7, 1825.
Sally, b. June 3, 1792 ; d. Aug. 1, 1802.

Abraham B., b. May 5, 1794; m. Mary Standish; d. Oct. 13, 1846.
Eliza, b. Nov. 10, 1795; m. Nathaniel Harris; d. Jan. 21, 1845.
Joseph, b. Aug. 4, 1797; d. Aug. 4, 1802.

Sibyl S., b. Feb. 21, 1799; m. Oliver Parlin; d. Sept. 20, 1830.
John, b. Nov. 26, 1801; d. Oct. 1, 1819; unmarried.
William Coding, b. July 31, 1802; d. June 30, 1862; unmarried.
Joseph, b. Oct. 2, 1803; m. 1st Arette Barrett, 2d CjTithia Barrett.
Sarah, b. Feb. 20, 1805; m. Nehemiah Emery; d. Nov. 10, 1835.
Mercy, b. Feb. 12, 1807 ; m. Samuel Hackelton ; d. June 4, 1838.
Amos, b. June 26, 1809 ; d. Sept. 10, 1815.

Ellice P., b. May 13, 1811 ; m. Charles Smith ; d. June 6, 1840.
Levina, b. June 6, 1813 ; d. June 23, 1844 ; unmarried.
Alvaras Fiske, b. Oct. 18, 1814; m. Harriet B. Ross; d. Nov. 23, 1881.

6. HENRY GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henr>%

1 Henrys).

He was born in Massachusetts where he resided for some years,
later moving to Jay, Me., his six eldest children being born there.
He was a farmer. He died in Acton, Me.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 29

His children —

Sarah, b. March 16, 1797; m. Sept. S, 1814, Daniel Dorr.

William, b. Jan. 25, 1799; m. July 8, 1821, Eleanor Clark; d. May 30,

1861.
Julia, b. March 24, 1801 ; m. about 1821, Mr. Owen.
Henry, b. Aug. 9, 1803; m. 1st Sarah Stamond; 2d Mary Philbrick;

3d in Dec, 1847, Roselle S. Blake ; d. in July, 1853.
Eunice, b. Oct. 16, 1805 ; m. Mr. Walker.
Rebecca, b. Aug. 6, 1808. unmarried.
Martha, b. about 1812; m. Mr. Lamas.
Hannah, b. about 1815; m. Dunham Witham; no issue.
Mary, b. July 12, 1819; m. 1st Jan. 1, 1837, William H. Davis; 2d March

9, 1870, Darwin Griffin ; d. Nov. 19, 1896.
Annette, b. in 1821; m. Godfrey Mark; d. in Nov., 1891.

7. SARAH GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Some of her descendents reside near Livermore, Me.

7. WILLIAM GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His early life was passed in the town of his birth, where he
attended the public schools. In youth he wished to devote his life
to the ministry, but through the advice of his father he adopted a
business pursuit, taking up his residence in Brunswick, Me., where
he married and remained until about 1827. Earlier he appears to
have been employed in a store, and subsequently, during a residence
of several years at Great Falls, N. H., he was connected with the
cotton mills there. About 1840 he moved to Lowell, Mass., estab-
lishing a successful business manufacturing pickers for cotton
looms. This he conducted to the close of his life, during many
years in association with his son, William H., the firm supplying
the demands of the trade throughout the United States and Mexico,
with a reputation of the highest for integrity and fair dealing.
Success in business provided a competence sufficient for the main-
tenance and education of his family in a liberal manner.

He gave his full moral and political support to the anti-slavery
sentiment of the time, sheltering in his own home and helping many
slave refugees upon the way to freedom, and early supported the
temperance movement, forbearing to use beverages at his table, then
an almost universal custom.

Sincere in religious conviction and always consistent in life
whether at home, in business, or at church, he was a generous con-
tributor to any worthy cause, especially giving aid to students pre-

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paring for the ministry, weak and struggling churches, and others
in distress. Generous and kind in nature, modest and unassuming
in manner, but strong in character and of stern principle, his home
life was all that could be desired, his doors being ever open to wel-
come the many guests that were attracted there, chief of whom were
ministers and others associated with the church. At his death uni-
versal respect and esteem were manifested by the many friends and
business associates. His wife died August 18, 1874.

His children —

Miriam Clark, b. Jan. 11, 1822; m. May 3, 1849, Rev. Nathaniel J. Pink-
ham; d. Oct. 3, 1854.

William Henry, b. Sept. 27, 1823 ; m. Jan. 21, 1858, Hannah Gilmore ; d.
July 20, 1863.

Lucy Clark, b. in 1826; m. Nov. 25, 1844, John Dexter; d. March 24,
1853.

Rebecca Anne, b. Feb. 10, 1828; d. Aug. 17, 1870; unmarried.

Margaret Jane, b. in July, 1829; d. May 25, 1830.

Edwin, b. in Oct., 1837 ; d. Sept. 23, 1838.

Unnamed daughter, b. Oct. 31, 1840; d. Nov. 8, 1840.

Edwin R. Warren, b. Sept. 15, 1841 ; d. March 15, 1842.

Ella Frances, b. Feb. 8, 1844; m. Oct. 30, 1867, Theodore F. Gardner.

8. MIRIAM CLARK GODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 William,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She died in Warner, N. H., and is buried in Lowell, Mass.

Her children —

William Coding, b. in March, 1850; m. Nov. 5, 1871, Jennie C. Chamber-
lin.

Samuel Edward, b. in Feb., 1852; m. Mary .

Lucy Miriam, b. in Aug., 1854; d. Oct. 23, 1854.

8. WILLIAM HENRY GODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 Wil-
liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

The subject of this sketch was born in Brunswick, Maine, and
following the fortunes of his father eventually settled in Lowell,
Mass., where he attended the city schools, completing his education
at the city high school. Declining opportunities for further study
offered by his father, he preferred to engage in business, with whom
he became associated in the manufacture of loom pickers, soon as-
suming charge of the factory. About 1853 they formed a partner-
ship under the name of Wm. Goding & Son, and by industry and
the exercise of exceptional business sagacity, their success was most
flattering.

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31

Throughout Hfe he adhered strictly to rehgious principles, hav-
ing been converted early in life. He was an active member of the
church was deeply interested in the work of the Sunday School and
Young Men's Christian Association, to both contributing liberally,
and also assisting in the support of many public and private chari-
ties. He aided in the advance of temperance reform, was an earnest
advocate of the anti-slavery cause, and at the outbreak of the Re-
bellion gave the encouragement and support of a public spirited
citizen. In disposition he was unassuming, generous, affectionate,
preferring home associations and the company of a few friends to
general society, but all times an intelligent and interesting com-
panion. The wishes of others he made his own preference, the
pleasure of others his enjoyment, even at the last preferring death
for himself rather than another saying "It is all right."

The lamentable and untimely death of Mr. Coding was caused
by the explosion of a steam boiler in his own factory, which de-
molished the building, and buried him, with others, beneath the
ruins. He was fatally injured, dying a few hours after removed
to his home. A truly good man, loved by all ; idolized by his family.
His loss has ever been deeply deplored.

After his death the responsibility of rearing the children fell
upon his wife, who has performed her duty well, for she is now
the proud mother of as intelligent a family as one cares to meet,
each of whom is an honor to the name.

The eldest son was a man of brilliant intellect and engaging
social qualities, dying in the strength of his manhood in Cuba,
shortly after the late war. The daughter is principal in the Wash-
ington, D. C, Normal Training School, a position to which she
was called through her intelligence, energy and special qualifications
for the work.

His children —

Henry Duer, b. Dec. 21, 1858; d. June 16, 1899; unmarried.

Anne May, b. May 25, 1860; unmarried.

William, b. Jan. 9, 1862; m. April 13, 1893, Georgia Read.

9. HENRY DUER CODING (8 William, 7 William, 6 Henry,
5 William, 4 Wihiam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Henry Duer Coding was born in Lowell, Mass., December 21,
1858. Attended public school in New Bedford, Mass., graduating
from the high school in 1876. Then took a course in commercial
college of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., graduating in 1878. Taught school
in Dracut, Mass., one year, and then entered business life. Re-

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mained east until 1883, then he went to Clay Center, Kansas ; later
he removed to New Mexico ; came to Washington in 1890 ; went
to Santiago, Cuba, in 1899; and died of yellow fever in Santiago
June 15, 1899.

9. ANNE MAY GODING (8 William, 7 William, 6 Henry, 5
William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Hen'-y).
Anne May Coding was bom in Lowell, Mass., May 25, 1860.
Attended public schools of that city, graduating from high school in
1876. Graduated from State Normal school, Bridgewater, Mass..
in 1879, and taught in primary schools of Brockton, Mass., and
Harrisburg, Pa., in 1884, and was promoted to principalship in
Washington Normal school in 1900, and now holds that position.

9. WILLIAM GODING (8 William, 7 Wiliam, 6 Henry, 5 Wil-
liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

William Henry Coding was reared near Lowell, Mass., residing with
an uncle for many years, and going west he entered a surveyor's office in
Kansas. After having received his technical education at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (special work being required at the U. S. Army fort
in the vicinity), Mr. Coding was detailed to complete it. His alertness and
thorough knowledge of the work in hand attracted the attention of the com-
mandant of the fort, who advised him to enter the army civil service. He
submitted to the prescribed examination, passed with high honors, and has
since then been in the government employ as architect and superintendent of
construction, during a period of over eighteen years. For the past eleven years
he has been in charge of the reconstruction of the U. S. Military Academy
at West Point, congress having appropriated over five and one-half million
dollars for that purpose, all of which is being disbursed under his super-
vision. This work will extend over a period of fifteen years, and requires,
to successfully carry it on, a man especially adapted to it ; his extensive ex-
perience and eminent ability having been the cause of his selection for the
position.

In an official report made by the quartermaster of the army, stationed
at West Point Military Academy, to the superintendent of that institution,
dated December 9, 1904, occurs the following :

"In the examination of all plans, sketches and specifications, and other
matters pertaining to the work of improvement at the Military Academy which
are referred to this office, I am assisted by Mr. William Coding, the very ef-
ficient superintendent of construction, who has been employed at the Military
Academy for the past ten years. I first have Mr. Coding carefully scrutinize
all the papers and plans to ascertain whether or not the requirements im-
posed have been fulfilled. I then go over all the plans and specifications with
him and examine and discuss all details, as well as the important features,
before submitting my report and recommendations.

"Mr. Coding is peculiarly well fitted for this work, owing to his long
experience and his intimate knowledge of local conditions. He has been

1»I.ATK 1.

Charles Widgerv Thomas Coding.

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33

connected with the quartermaster's department as a constructor since 1887,
his first duty being at Fort Riley, Kansas, under Colonel George E. Pond,
who was then in charge of the work of rebuilding the post. The officers'
quarters and cavalry and artillery barracks and stables and riding hall, head-
quarters building and hospital that were constructed at Fort Riley, or whose
construction was started between 1887 and 1891, were designed and their
erection supervised by Mr. Coding. At that time the present construction
branch in the office of the quartermaster general had not been organized.
From 1891 to 1894 Mr. Coding was at Madison Barracks, New York, super-
vising the work of construction and repair that was done there during that
period. In 1894 he came to West Point and has been there continuously
in connection with all work of construction that has been done under the
supervision of the quartermaster's office. Detailed drawings of the south
gate guard-house were prepared by Mr. Coding, from the general design
of the architect, and the building erected under his supervision.

"Officers' quarters, Nos. 48, 50 and 52, were designed by him, and erected
under his supervision. These quarters are the best arranged and best con-
structed of any that have been built here in the past twenty years.

"The plans and specifications for enlarging the Cadet Mess Hall were
entirely prepared by Mr. Coding, and carried out under his supervision.
This piece of work was complicated and difficult, but he has accomplished
it in a very successful manner, and the results are highly complimentary
to him.

"He laid out the new road from the railroad station to the south end
of the post and prepared the plans and specifications for its construction.
This road is nearly completed, and the work done upon it has been entirely
satisfactory and the results highly successful. It is a very good piece of
engineering, and speaks well for Mr. Coding's ability to handle that character
of work.

"The five double sets of officers' quarters erected within the past five
years at the south end of the post were built upon plans and specifications
furnished by the quartermaster general's office, and their erection was super-
vised by Mr. Coding. The road in front of them, however, and the high
retaining wall were laid out by Mr. Coding and constructed under his
supervision.

"The new north dock was built upon plans prepared by Mr. Coding, and
its construction supervised by him, and in addition the supervision of the
south dock.

"He supervised the construction of the south wing of the cadet hospital,
completed last spring, the plans being part of the original plan upon which
the main building and north wing were built some twenty years ago; also
repaired the roof of the academy building, to stop the constant leakage,
changed the plan of roof drainage and remedied defects in the heating and
ventilating systems ; supervised the erection of the cable tramway for hoisting
coal from barges to coal shed, and electric plant in connection therewith;
designed and supervised the alterations in the terrace of Cullum Hall, made
for the purpose of correcting faults in the original plan, from which leakage
resulted in the rooms below; prepared the plans and specifications for the
frame extension to the army service barracks now being built, as well as
those upon which the present building was remodeled, about eight years ago.

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"In addition to all this, Mr. Coding has had immediate charge of altera-
tions and improvements of existing buildings. His experience at West Point
has been varied and complete, and this experience, combined with his knowl-
edge of construction and design, has enabled him to render valuable assist-
ance in examining the plans and specifications submitted by the architects
and that have been referred to me for report. Judging from results, his
work here during the past ten years has been successfully accomplished to
the entire satisfaction of the authorities, and from my intimate association
with him during the past year and a half, I am convinced that he is well
qualified for the work I have had him do in connection with the plans
and specifications for the enlargement."

After nearly twenty years' service he is justified in being proud
of such a record.

His children —

Helen Gilmore, b. June 15, 1896.
William Read, b. Oct. 27, 1899.

8. LUCY CLARK GODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 William, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

William Coding, b. May 25, 1846; d. Nov. 14, 1846.
Elenora, b. Jan. 30, 1847; d. Aug., 1848.
John E., b. April 20, 1849; d. May 21, 1850.

8. ELLA FRANCES GODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 William,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

This lady resides in Lowell, Mass. She is well educated, with
splendid conversational powers, and has, for years, taken a keen
interest in her family history. It was through her the family is
indebted for the rescue of the records of (6) Henry. In her pos-
session is a pair of shoes which had been worn by several genera-
tions of Rebeccas, and are now in the keeping of her daughter of
that name. She also has a chair of magnificent workmanship and
design which was used by one of our early ancestors — an heirloom
to be highly prized. Her husband is an upholsterer.

Her children —

Elenora, b. Oct. 30, 1868; d. Sept. 4, 1870.

Ernest, b. Nov. 3, 1871 ; m. June 8, 1904, Margaret E. Lynds.

William Coding, b. July 14, 1874; m. April 6, 1898, Elizabeth L. Houck.

Ceorge Fletcher, b. Aug. 11, 1877; d. Oct. 13, 1897; unmarried.

Rebecca Anne, b. Sept. 29, 1879; died at birth.

Rebecca Anne, b. Oct. 18, 1881 ; unmarried.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 35

7. JULIA GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

Her children —

Henrietta.

Augustus J., b. in 1822 ; m. 1st Ruth A. Fogg, 2d Annie .

7. HENRY GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil-

liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Very little seems to be known of this member of the family ; he
lived in various places, and finally died in Lafayette, Ind., in July,
1853, of cholera. His son, Frank, died a few hours after the death
of his father.

His children by the first wife —
Fannie, married Mr. Chandler; there were two other daughters.

His children by the second wife —
Mary EHzabeth, b. March 18, 1837; m. Aug. 13, 1853, Caleb Osgood;

he d. in 1861.
Frank,
John Henry, b. in 1842; last heard from in Maysville, Ky.

His children by the third wife —
Dana Elmer, b. April 13, 1852 ; m. March 19, 1874, Lottie A. Fraser.
A daughter, who died in infancy.

His children, as given by others later —

William Henry, b. 1822; d. in infancy.

Catharine G., b. Feb., 1824; m. Alrizer Snow, Nov., 1841.

Rosella L., b. Oct., 1826; m. Marcellus A. W. Chandler Nov. 14, 1849.

Robert Stanwood, b. May, 1833 ; d. by burning, Oct., 1837.

Francis J., b. Feb., 1836; m. Lysander M. Weeks, Feb., 1865.

8. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (7 Henry, 6 Henry, 5 Wil-

liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Fred Caleb, b. Dec. 18, 1854; m. Feb. 20, 1899, Agnes C. Telfer.
Alice Adelle, b. April 2, 1856; m. Feb. 12, 1874, Leroy J. Parkhurst; d.
Feb. 18, 1893.

8. DANA ELMER GODING (7 Henry, 6 Henry, 5 William, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Hillsboro, N. H., where his eary life was
passed. He is now a Christian Scientist practitioner, in Maiden,
Mass., and is highly respected by his neighbors.

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His children —

Albert Elmer, b. March 20, 1875 ; d. Feb. 15, 1876.

Bessie May, b. Jan. 23, 1877; d. March 20, 1881.

Grace Leona, b. Oct. 4, 1880; m. July 12, 1903, Francis W. Holston.

Margretta Lottie, b. July 19, 1886; unmarried.

Eddy Monroe, b. Aug 1, 1890.

7. MARTHA GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Christy, married, wife's name unknown.
George.

7. MARY GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Emma Frances, b. Sept. 20, 1841 ; m. Sept. 19, 1862, John H. Adams.

William Henry, b. Nov. 20, 1842; d. Dec. 29, 1879, in London; un-
married.

Timothy Cotting, b. in 1844; d. in four months.

Annette Maria, b. March 30, 1850 ; m. August 28, 1889, Charles A. Sher-
burne ; no issue.

7. ANNETTE GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was born in Switzerland, and came to Portland,
Maine, early in life, where he and his brother established a cutlery
and locksmith business, the oldest in that city. She belonged to
several leading societies, was very charitably inclined, and much
appreciated. Her son, George, after graduating from Bowdoin
College taught school for some years and then studied law in Wash-
ington, D. C. For thirteen years he filled a good position in the
U. S. Senate, and for twelve years was employed in the Con-
gressional library. The youngest son was a druggist in Portland,
later establishing a jewelry business in Milton, N. H., which he
conducted successfully for sixteen years. His sight failing, he was
compelled to retire, now being employed in the music hall, Taunton,
Mass., where the daughter resides.

Her children —

George Adams, b. — ; m. Levangie Edson; d. Dec. 1, 1887.
Annette Maria, b. — ; m. B. F. Roberts.

Fred A., b. — ; m. Sept. 25, 1872, Frances A. Witham, who died Dec.
10, 1888.

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37

5. JONATHAN COOLIDGE GODING (4 William, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He and his wife were born in Watertown, Mass., where they
resided many years. He lived with his parents, attending the town
school and assisting on the farm until his eighteenth year when his
father died, leaving him under the control of the court, as a con-
siderable amount of property had been willed to him by his father.
On file in the East Cambridge (Mass.) court house is the follow-
ing document: "Guardianship of Jonathan Coolidge Goding (at
his own Election) a miner in the eighteenth year of his age son
of William Godding of Watertown in the County of Middlesex is
Committed To John Kimball Junr yeoman who hath given bond
in the sum of three hundred Pounds with Jonas Bond Esq. Suritie
both of the Town and County aforesaid witness my hand and Seal
of office Dated the twenty second day of March A. D. 1756." The
following year, the French and Indian War having begun, he en-
listed, as is shown by a receipt preserved in the official records
signed by him and others, dated Cambridge, March 25, 1757. This
receipt is endorsed "Col. Brattle's Return, given to Col. Brattle
by the men who enlisted out of the said Brattle's regiment into His
Majesty's Service, under Lord Loudon, General, having enlisted
before March 22, 1757;" he received $6.00. His name appears on
a muster roll dated April 5, 1758, as private in Capt. Thomas
Cheever's company, of Charleston, certifying that he entered ser-
vice March 19, and served until November 17, but was not one of
the number who capitulated at Fort William Henry, although other
documents show that he received the king's provisions during that
expedition. Apparently not tiring of the life of a soldier he again
entered service April 6, 1759, and served until September 5, 1760,
re-enlisting January 15, 1761, at Boston, in a company under the
command of Capt. William Angier. About three months later he
married and settled on his own farm, where he lived the life of a
country gentleman for nearly thirty years, the only break being
made during the Revolutionary War. On the alarm of April 19,
1775, he enlisted as a private in Capt. Samuel Barnard's company.
Col. Thomas Gardner's regiment, and served through those trou-
blous days. According to his own statement and that of his eldest
son, he was engaged in the Battle of Bunker Hill. A descendent
who was frequently at his house, in Jay, writes as follows, stating
that the facts given were told to her by his wife: "When
the British marched to Concord his wife was expecting an heir, so
he could not leave home very well, but wandered about in a very

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restless manner, having thrown heart and soul into the Patriot's
cause. Shortly after, he took his rifle and told his wife that he
was going out to shoot some quail. Being gone a long time he
returned with no game, and, in answer to her questions, said he had
fired a few shots over the stone wall, practically admitting he had
dropped a few British, his patriotism having taken possession of
him." The child born at that time was Benjamin Myrick Coding,
who, at the age of fifteen, ran away to sea and was never heard
from, doubtless having been drowned. The published records show
that he enlisted as a private in Capt. Phineas Steams' company
which marched from Watertown by the order of General Wash-
ington, to re-enforce the army at the time Dorchester Heights were
taken, in March, 1776. He again enlisted December 9, 1776, in
Capt. John Walton's company, for service on Noddle's Island (now
East Boston), a receipt having been signed by him, still preserved,
for wages and rations received at the time. He was discharged
December 13, 1776, re-enlisting the same day for the York cam-
paign, the records proving that he remained in the army throughout
the war.

A few years after returning to his farm he realized that a large
family had grown up about him whose future welfare was his first
consideration and care. More land was wanted on which his chil-
dren could make homes of their own, and at the same time not be
separated. Many of his relatives and neighbors had emigrated to
the district of Maine where they found an abundance of good land
awaiting the strong arm of the settler, and there with his family
he decided to locate. Selling his Watertown property he walked to
Jay, selecting a tract of land about two miles northwest from Liver-
more Corner, on which he erected a log house a few rods north of
the building now occupied by G. Q. Gammon. Soon after his
family arrived and began clearing the land, adding improvements
year after year. He made several trips to Massachusetts on foot,
returning with household supplies and seeds, many of the apples
and pears of which the people of Maine are justly proud being in-
troduced by him. In later years he placed the management of his
farm in the hands of his son, Peter, who was faithful to the trust.
He, his wife, and many of their descendents are buried in the Cod-
ing cemetery in North Livermore, a rough granite stone marking
each grave. A granite monument should be erected there.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 39

His children —

Jonathan, b. Feb. 25, 1762; m. 1st March 30, 1783, Ruth Sargent; 2d

in 1808, Catharine Gowell; d. in April, 1836.
Peter, b. Oct. 28, 1763; m. April 1, 1793, Elizabeth Lovewell; d. Feb. 1,

1846.
"■ Jonas, b. Sept. 3, 1766; m. March 27, 1796, Elizabeth Parker; d. June

23, 1849.
Spencer, b. May 15, 1769; m. in 1796, Hannah Lovewell; d. Dec. 17,

1855.
Hannah, bapt. June 7, 1772; m. April 27, 1794, Scarborough Parker; d.

May 4, 1856.
Benjamin Myrick, b. in 1775; probably lost at sea.
Isaac, b. in 1777; m. Nov. 16, 1800, Sybil Carter; d. in Dec, 1863.

6. JONATHAN GODING (5 Jonathan C., 4 WiUiam, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He and his wife were born and reared in Watertown, Mass.,
where they were married. In June, 1790, probably in company with
his father, he walked to Jay, Maine, where he lived until 1802, when
he settled on a farm of 400 acres one mile north from Livermore
Corner, now owned by Charles B. Coding and the writer. He
erected a log house a few rods southwest from the present one
(a depression marking the spot), in which a number of his children
were born. It is a matter of record that he paid his first poll tax
in Livermore in 1803. On that farm the remaining years of his
life were passed, his first wife dying in 1807. The following year
he again married, his wife dying April 5, 1848. He made several
journeys to Massachusetts for seeds and provisions, the seeds
planted in his nursery yielding numerous varieties of fruit now so
highly prized. He was too young to enlist in the Revolutionary
War, but he told his grandchildren that his father was in the Battle
of Bunker Hill, while he heard the rattle of musketry and booming
of cannon from the opposite side of the river, vividly portraying
the intense feelings of those times. About 1820 he built the frame
house now on the farm, in which he died. He was an intelligent
man, held in high esteem by his neighbors, and liberal in his re-
ligious ideas, despising speculations of any kind. He is buried by
the side of his father.

His children by the first wife —

Jonathan, b. March 21, 1784; m. 1st in May, 1807, Mary Coolidge; 2d

in 1851, Mrs. Amy T. Richards ; d. March 30, 1852.
Elisabeth, b. in 1786; m. in 1805, Samuel Richardson; d. Dec. IS, 1862.
Eunice, b. in 1788; m. Dec. 1, 1808, John Richardson; d. Aug. 28, 1856.

40 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

Jonas, b. Dec. 18, 1789; m. Nov. 28, 1813, Patience Tollman; d. Oct.

11, 1865.
Luke, b. Jan. 29, 1791; m. 1st Nov. 25, 1813, Harriet Philbrick; 2d

in 1834, Prudence Knox ; d. Oct. 28, 1875.
Hannah, b. in 1795 ; m. in 1819, Asa Allen ; d. in 1833.
Lucinda, b. Feb. 15, 1800; m. in March, 1822, Jonathan Richardson; d.

Nov. 4, 1886.
Benjamin, b. May 4, 1807; m. June 27, 1841, Abigail Richards; d. March

I, 1882.

His children by the second wife —

Increase Sumner, b. Dec. 30, 1808; m. in 1839, Nancy T. Allen; d. Feb.

II, 1897.

Ruth, b. April 22, 1811; m. Feb. 1, 1836, David Chenery; d. Aug. 4, 1883.
Lucretia, b. Jan. 1, 1815; m. Jan. 25, 1842, Albion Walker; d. July 14,

1843; no issue.
John Brooks, b. Sept. 10, 1817; m. April 5, 1846, Charlotte A. Smith; d.

June 3, 1890.

7. JONATHAN GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-

Ham, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Watertown, Mass., and came to Maine with
his father, in 1790. He was a very successful farmer of Livermore,
keeping his place neat and orderly, and while not a particularly
religious man, his morals were high and he had the greatest re-
spect for the law. His first wife was born July 23, 1785, and died
about one year prior to his death, February 15, 1850. His second
wife died February 15, 1859, aged 64. His life was above reproach.

His children by the first wife, none by the second —

Nancy Coolidge, b. April 5, 1811; m. in Nov., 1834, Ira Reynolds; d.

May 8, 1865.
Thomas Adams, b. May 14, 1813; m. March 1, 1840, Sarah J. Thomas;

d. July 29, 1876.
Stillman Noyes, b. Oct. 27, 1815; m. in May, 1846, Amanda H. Child;

d. Feb. 25, 1878.
Mercy Merritt, b. Nov. 17, 1817; m. March 12, 1845, Henry C. Noyes;

d. April 4, 1898.
Ephriam, b. July 9, 1820; m. Jan. 1, 1850, Harriet G. Bumpus; d. in 1892.
Mary Adams, b. Jan. 17, 1824; m. Aug. 3, 1845, Nathaniel Lyford; d.

Oct. 1, 1899.

8. NANCY COOLIDGE GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was married on Thanksgiving Day, in Livermore, and is
buried in Canton, Maine. Her husband died August 22, 1898, well
known and highly respected. Her descendents have distinguished

PIRATE ."

Patience Tollman. Jonas Coding.

Flavilla E. Coding.

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GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 41

themselves in various ways. Her daughter, Vesta, is a well known
New Thought student, another descendent being a talented pianist,
while another is well known in the electrical world.

Her children —

Vesta Anne, b. Feb. 22, 1836; m. 1st May 3, 1858, Stephen E. Griffith;
2d Aug. 19, 1886, J. Henry Crockett.

Arvilla Coding, b. May 16, 1841; m. Aug. 15, 1863, William S. Hatha-
way.

Ephriam Coding, b. June 2, 1846; m. Abbie Edmonds.

Mary Coolidge, b. Aug. 14, 1850; m. Oct. 11, 1868, Frank Stanley.

Lyford Noyes, b. Feb. 16, 1852; unmarried; d. May 15, 1899.

8. THOMAS ADAMS GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5

Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was the owner of a large farm in Peru, Maine, at one time
raising many acres of hops, which was a very profitable crop, and
erecting commodious and handsome buildings about him. Evi-
dently he made a success of his life work.

His children —
Dorcas Thomas, b. July 6, 1842 ; unmarried ; d. Aug. 18, 1864.
Dana William, b. March 22, 1844; m. June 21, 1875, Eltene E. Virgin;

d. Jan. 15, 1906.
Betsy Jane, b. April 20, 1849; m. May 28, 1868, Samuel F. Irish.

9. DANA WILLIAM GODING (8 T. Adams, 7 Jonathan, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

He was a man of sterling character and above reproach. He
was an earnest worker in the Grange, and had been master of
Canton Grange, No. 110, where he was greatly liked, and has also
held various other offices in that order. He was for many years
treasurer of the Androscoggin Valley Agricultural Society of Can-
ton. His whole life was passed on the old homestead, and where
he died of heart failure.

His children —

Elva Estelle, b. June 11, 1878; d. July 16, 1892.

Mable Jane, b. July 14, 1881 ; unmarried.

Theron Adams, b. March 9, 1885 ; d. Feb. 24, 1896.

9. BETSY JANE GODING (8 T. Adams, 7 Jonathan, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her home is in Peru, Maine, on a well managed farm.

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Her children —

Alice Jane, b. Nov. 24, 1871 ; m. Oct. 9, 1895, Horace Clark.
Emerson Adams, b. April 2, 1880; unmarried.
Ethel Thomas, b. Nov. 17, 1885; unmarried.

8. STILLMAN NO YES GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 WiUiam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He started in Hfe on the Washburn homestead, in Livermore,
Maine, which he farmed for several years, in the meantime marry-
ing a Canton lady, who was born May 22, 1830, and died August
25, 1902, Later he purchased the farm north of Livermore Corner,
formerly owned by Jonathan's son, Jonas, residing there several
years. In 1853, he, associated with his brother, Ephriam, engaged
in the retail grocery and provision business, in Fore street, Portland,
Maine, under the name "E. & S. N. Coding," continuing in it until
1865. In that year he purchased a house and store on St. Lawrence
street, and established an independent business, which he continued
with success until his death. He was painstaking, shrewd, honor-
able in all of his dealings, and made a success of anything he under-
took. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine.

His children —

Mary Ellen, b. April 18, 1847; m. Sept. 4, 1866, Edward H. Sargent.
Corydon Otis, b. Dec. 20, 1849; m. 1st Dec. 2, 1869, Laura J. Higgins;

2d April 22, 1891, Susie E. McDonald.
Charles Widgery Thomas, b. May 29, 1855; m. July 18, 1883, Fannie F.

Gardner.
Davis Elmer, b. Dec. 19, 1862; m. April 27, 1886, Nellie F. McDonald.

9. MARY ELLEN GODING (8 Stillman N., 7 Jonathan, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

The greater part of her life has been passed in Portland, Maine,
where she is an acknowledged leader in all leading social functions.
She is bright, warm-hearted, hospitable, with an enthusiastic in-
terest in the history of her family. Her husband not only has been
identified with the business progress of his native city, being one
of its most successful coal merchants, but he has taken an active
interest in its political affairs, having served in both branches of
the city government, and was a member of the Maine State Legis-
lature during the sixty-ninth and seventieth sessions.

Her children —
Jennie Amanda, b. April 2, 1869; unmarried.

GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 43

9. CORYDON OTIS CODING (8 Stillman N., 7 Jonathan, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

After leaving school, he became a clerk in his father's store,
retaining that position for several years. He then started a general
store in West Paris, Maine, continuing there about four years, but
he returned to Portland, where he became interested in an express
business. For the past twelve years he has been in the employ of
the Portland Electric Railway Company, in a position he continues
to fill.

His children by the first wife —

Arthur Foss, b. Nov. 21, 1870; d. in May, 1883; unmarried. A ma-
chinist.

His children by the second wife —

Laura Amanda, b. April 1, 1892.
Ruth Hazel, b. April 26, 1894.

9. CHARLES WIDGERY THOMAS CODING (8 Stillman N.,
7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was educated in the schools of Portland, Maine, during
the vacations working as a fireman. After completing his education
he obtained employment in his father's store, serving there until
his father's death, when he purchased the interests of the other
heirs, becoming sole proprietor of that extensive business. Success
attended him from the beginning, the business increasing and ex-
panding to such an extent as to oblige him to largely increase the
accommodations, as he not only catered to the general public, but
for the ocean going steamships as well. He has continued as the
active head of the store, the results being most flattering. Referring
to his earliest venture, outside of his regular interests, he very
modestly said, "The first enterprise I engaged in proved to be
rather discouraging for a young man. I had saved a few hundred
dollars, and seeing a good opportunity to purchase an interest in
a schooner, I did so. I put about everything I had saved into her
and visions of large profits filled my mind ; but, unfortunately, the
schooner was lost on the very next trip, and my investment went
down with her. I didn't lose courage, however, and since then I
have made a few investments which have resulted more profitably."
The business instinct is very largely developed in him ; consequently,

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GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

he is ever on the watch for an opportunity where energy
and tact will bear fruit if properly utilized. No single busi-
ness is large enough, in a city of the size of Portland, to satisfy
the intellectual capacity of a man built along his lines, hence he
became interested in other ventures as they appeared profitable to
him. In 1882 he purchased a half interest in the Forest City Steam-
boat Company, accepting the position of general agent, the following
year being selected as the general manager, a position he filled to
the end. He then erected a pavilion theatre at Peak's Island,
where, for fourteen years, the people of Portland were entertained.
In 1887 the Casco Bay Steamboat Company was organized, with
Mr. Coding as general manager, a position he still occupies in a
thoroughly efficient and successful manner. Under his able man-
agement the fleet has steadily increased in size, comfort and ef-
ficiency, and has been the means by which the beautiful islands have
become the pride of his native city. After having built the Forest
City skating rink on Peak's Island, and conducting it successfully,
he transformed it into the Gem Theatre, "The handsomest summer
theatre in the United States," which is the pride of all Portland
citizens. Such efforts in building up the commercial interests of
a city are bound to be recognized, as were those made by him. In
1902 he was elected president of the Portland Board of Trade, be-
ing unanimously re-elected to the position each year up to the pres-
ent time, and has been an active member for more than twenty
years. He is also one of the board of directors of the Jefferson
Theatre Corporation, and of the Casco Building and Loan Associa-
tion.

Mr. Coding is a man of absolute integrity and untiring energy ;
with these qualifications, coupled with his well known business ca-
pacity and magnificent administrative ability, he has succeeded in
every enterprise he has ever undertaken. Personally, he is a most
agreeable gentleman to meet, his affability placing the stranger at
ease in a moment, while his genial personality and unassuming
manner commands the respect and confidence of all. His charming
wife and family are fitting mates for such a man, all that need be
said.

His children —

Blanche Willard, b. October 9, 1890.
Charles Widgery Thomas, b. July 4, 1894.
Benjamin Willard, b. Jan. 19, 1897; d. Aug. 28, 1898.

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9. DAVIS ELMER GODING (8 Stillman N., 7 Jonathan, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

He was born and educated in Portland, Maine. On finishing
his school days, he accepted the position of confidential clerk in his
brother, Charles', store, a position he still fills. His wife died De-
cember 30, 1888.

His children —
Leon Lester, b. Dec. 19, 1888.

8. MERCY MERRITT GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was married, and her children, with the exception of the
last, were born in Jay, Maine. Her husband, a son of Major Still-
man Noyes, was born in Jay, September 22, 1820, and died in
Revere, Mass., March 12, 1896, she dying in Portland.

Her children —

Clara Maria, b. June 16, 1846; m. April 26, 1871, John C. Osgood; d.

Jan. 25, 1876.
Ellen Elizabeth, b. April 16, 1849; m. Jan. 3, 1872, Aurilius S. Hinds.
Henry Wallace, b. Nov. 14, 1852 ; m. Oct. 27, 1879, Lucy A. Lynch.
Alice Florence, b. Feb. 25, 1861 ; m. Feb. 25, 1884, George K. Prime.

8. EPHRIAM GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In early life his attention was devoted to farming in and near
Livermore, Maine, later moving to Portland, and associating him-
self with his brother, Stillman, in the grocery and provision business,
for a time, later assuming entire charge of it. His business ability
was utilized in so successful a manner that when he died he left a
competence. He was very much respected wherever he lived, due
to an unblemished life. His wife was born August 4, 1832, and died
in 1892.

His children —

Edwin Lyford, b. March 6, 1851 ; m. Aug. 24, 1882, Marian S. Longley.
Marshall Rood, b. April 1, 1854; m. May 22, 1879, Eleanor M. Short.
Henry Franklin, b. Jan. 26, 1857; m. June 8, 1891, Winnifred Smith.

9. EDWIN LYFORD GODING (8 Ephriam, 7 Jonathan, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Livermore, Maine, soon after moving with his
parents to Portland, where he was educated. After his marriage

46 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

he settled in Springvale, Maine, in the manufacturing business,
where he still resides.

His children —

Florence Longley, b. July 17, 1883 ; unmarried.
Emily Tarbell, b. Aug. 12, 1884; unmarried.
Margaret, b. May 29, 1889; unmarried.

9. MARSHALL ROOD GODING (8 Ephriam, 7 Jonathan, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

After finishing his education, he settled in his native city of
Portland, Maine, becoming one of the principal bankers there. He
is closely identified with important movements in the city, his
opinion being prized.

His children —

Alice Blanchard, b. Feb. 15, 1882 ; unmarried.
Bertha Adelaide, b. Dec. 13, 1883; unmarried.

9. HENRY FRANKLIN GODING (8 Ephriam, 7 Jonathan, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry) .

After his school days were over, he married and settled in the
town of Mellinocket, Maine, in the mercantile business, in which
he utilizes the careful training given by his father, to his own ad-
vancement.

His children —

Howard Vernon, b. May 6, 1892.

Glenn, b. Feb. 12, 1900.

Marshall Bryant, b. June 13, 1904.

8. MARY ADAMS GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband belonged to Brookline, Mass., where they re-
sided.

Her children —

George Edwin, b. May 18, 1846; m. June 19, 1873, Maria M. Dennis.

Mary Emma, b. Nov. 26, 1857; d. July 3, 1860.

Charles Dana, b. July 21, 1859; m. Nov. 22, 1893, Mabel Hayward.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 47

7. ELIZABETH GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was a successful farmer and stock dealer, being
very active in the affairs of the town of Livermore, Maine. In
after years they moved into the city of Livermore Falls, and built
a large residence. When he died, he left a magnificent property to
his children.

Her children —

Elizabeth, b. June 26, 1806; m. Luther Chandler; d. Feb. 4, 1864.

Susan, b. Feb. 15, 1808; unmarried.

Fortner, b. June 9, 1809; unmarried.

Maria, b. Jan. 3, 1811; d. Sept. 29, 1839; unmarried.

Richard, b. May 31, 1812; d. Nov. 9, 1838; unmarried.

Bemis, b. Jan. 10, 1814; d. Oct. 14, 1856; unmarried.

Lura Jane, b. Dec. 12, 1815; d. Sept. 4, 1839; unmarried.

Charlotte Willington, b. Dec. 17, 1818; m. Washington Bean; d. in 1899.

Nancy Coolidge, b. March 23, 1820; m. Alanson Basford; d. May 18,

1900.
Otis Granson, b. March 21, 1825; m. March 19, 1851, Harriet M. Jones;

d. Dec. 8, 1863.
Charles Warren, b. June 11, 1827; m. July 1, 1852, Abigail Bean; d.

Sept. 17, 1868.
William, b. in June, 1829; d. in Jan., 1830.

7. EUNICE GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was born October 26, 1775, and died March 7,
1872, both being buried in the Richardson cemetery, in Jay, Maine.
Both were greatly interested in church work, devoting much time
to it. When he died, the text used at his funeral was, "I have
fought the fight, etc.," and all present were of the opinion that it
was well chosen. Few were held in higher esteem than they.

Her children —

Ruth, b. in 1810; d. Feb. 11, 1847; unmarried.

Edward Wilson, b. July 16, 1811; m. Feb. 23, 1846, Betsy Bumpus; d.

April 16, 1900.
John Hancock, b. in 1814; m. Jane Noyes; d. Nov. 17, 1884.
Martha S., b. in 1815 ; d. Oct. 21, 1843 ; unmarried.
Betsy W., b. April 3, 1817; m. Joshua V. Walton; d. Sept. 30, 1896.
Eunice, b. in 1820; d. April 22, 1826.
Mary W., b. in 1822; d. Feb. 15, 1843; unmarried.
Lucinda N., b. in 1824; d. July 31, 1826.
Wesley, b. in 1827; m. Anice Buck; d. April 5, 1888.
Jonathan Gowell, b. May 19, 1830; m. Oct. 14, 1848, Eliza Buck; d. May

18, 1870.

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7. JONAS GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Watertown, Mass., in the old "Bird House,"
soon after being taken to North Livermore, Maine, where many
years of his life were passed. His early life was much like that
of other farmer lads, working on the farm during the summer, and
attending the Corner school in the winter months, although they
had few of the advantages now so freely given. Miss Patience
Tollman, a school teacher, employed in the vicinity, appealed to
his fancy, which culminated in their marriage. About a year prior
to this he enlisted in the war of 1812-14, and started for Portland
to enter service; on the journey one of his legs was broken, com-
pelling him to return, thus preventing him from actually bearing
arms. When he recovered from the injury he purchased a farm
of 200 acres, one and a half miles north from Livermore Corner,
on which he erected one of the most expensive houses then to be
found in the State, seventy-nine years ago, and it is still occupied,
having had few alterations since it was built. Being a keen busi-
ness man, in connection with superintending the farm work, he pur^
chased and sold cattle, sheep, and wool, accumulating considerable
wealth. His name was occasionally signed to notes by his ( ?)
friends, which made him equally responsible for the amount named
thereon ; these notes became due and could not be met by the signer,
Jonas being called upon to pay. He sold his farm, used the money
to pay the notes given by these ( ?) friends, and saw the savings
of a lifetime disappear forever. This occurred in 1842. He then
moved to Brighton, Mass., and leased the historic "Lafayette
Hotel," subsequently purchasing it, continuing in the hotel busi-
ness until 1860, when he retired wealthy, passing the remaining
years of his life with his son, David, where he died. He was emi-
nently successful, and known far and near as an upright, consci-
entious man, who always insisted on giving full value for any-
thing received. Personally, he was affable, but blunt, of large
physique, fair in complexion, and thoroughly honorable in all of
his dealings. Few men are blessed with a helpmate such as he.
His wife was all that makes up a model housekeeper, a good mother,
and a noble woman. They both are buried in Brighton cemetery.
Their eight earliest children were born in Jay, those coming after
in Livermore, Maine.

1»I.A.TK G

Emeline Philrrick Goding.

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His children —

Roxlina, b. April 19, 1814; unmarried; d. Oct. 15, 1878.

Elbrit, b. May 10, 1816; m. Aug. 18, 1839, Susanna M. Norton; d. Sept.

IS, 1878.
Lydia Hathaway, b. Feb. 14, 1818; m. Aug. 25, 1853, Benjamin Butter-
field ; d. Dec. 20, 1872.
Octavia Batcheldor, b. Aug. 29, 1819; m. Nov. 28, 1845, George C.

Field ; d. Dec. 26, 1899.
Catherine Gowell, b. Feb. 10, 1821; m. Dec. 31, 1840, Ai Waterhouse;

d. Oct. 14, 1843.
Emeline Philbrick, b. Nov. 3, 1822; m. June 24, 1845, John L. Hancock;

d. June 9, 1905.
Adoniram Judson, b. May 30, 1824; m. Thanksgiving Day, 1850, Ann

Spellman; d. March 14, 1903.
David Nutter, b. May 28, 1826 ; m. 1st May 21, 1852, Clara J. Dow ; 2d

March 11, 1861, Elizabeth Ludgate; d. Aug. 14, 1900.
Alphonso Landen, b. April 12, 1828; m. Noy. 28, 1847, Lydia M.

Chandler. -

Flora Ann, b. Dec. 11, 1829; m. Nov. 29, 1849, Moody C. Clapp; d. May

29, 1891.
Flavilla Elizabeth, b. July 16, 1834; m. 1st Jan. 12, 1854, Andrew J.

Bailey ; 2d May 16, 1869, Harvey D. Woodworth ; d. Sept. 30, 1870.
Gilbert Hathaway, b. May 31, 1836; m. 1st Nov. 28, 1860, Martha

Wheeler; 2d Sept. 18, 1873, Arabella Joy; d. Dec. 13, 1899.

8. ELBRIT GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He married a daughter of Jethrow Norton, she also being
cousin to "Nordica," the opera singer; she was born July 29, 1819,
and died December 13, 1899. After his marriage he purchased a
farm in Stow, Mass., remaining there until his death. As is the
case of so many of the family, he was a natural mechanic, devoting
his spare time in building wagons, houses, etc. Besides an ex-
ceptionally neat farmer, he was well informed in the nursery line,

being considered a horticultural expert. With a fund of humor
always at hand, he was a most entertaining companion.

His children —

Elizabeth Quincy, b. Oct. 2, 1840; m. Jan. 10, 1861, Henry Zoller.

Frances Emeline, b Jan. 29, 1843 ; m. June 20, 1861, James L. Parker.

Theodore Parsons, b. May 7, 1848; m. 1st Feb. 19, 1872, Ella Griggs;
2d Sarah Frances Brown, May 10, 1894.

William Henry, b. Dec. 29, 1850; m. 1st Aug. 1, 1875, Emma J. Haw-
kins; 2d Dec. 26„ 1887, Esther Blood.

Susan Norton, b. Feb. 2, 1857; m. 1st Nov. 4, 1870, John Haynes; 2d
May 12, 1891, George Roberts.

Robert Mayhew, b. Dec. 23, 1859; d. Dec. 12, 1868.

50 GENEALOGY OF THE GO DING FAMILY

9. ELIZABETH QUINCY CODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

She is married to Mr. Zoller who formerly was a wealthy
butcher of Brighton, Mass., but is now engaged in truck farming,
in Weston. They possess a valuable farm, several of the children
living with them. She is a pleasant lady to meet, with a genial
smile for all.

Her children —

Henry, b. Oct. 27, 1862; d. in May, 1869.

Lyman Ellsworth, b. Nov. 29, 1863 ; d. in June, 1869.

Willie Clayton, b. Dec. S, 1864; d. Dec. 7, 1864.

Nellie, b. July 1, 1865 ; d. in May, 1869.

Belle, b. Feb. 2, 1867 ; d. in 1869.

Clara Elizabeth, b. March 15, 1872; unmarried.

Jennie, b. Feb. 2, 1874 ; d. March 27, 1891 ; unmarried.

Forest, b. May 19, 1879; unmarried.

Agnes, b. March 2, 1881 ; unmarried.

Henry Clay, b. Dec. 18, 1882 ; d. Nov. 19, 1895.

Waldo, b. Nov. 23, 1889; unmarried.

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9. FRANCES EMELINE CODINC (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her girlhood was spent near where she has always lived. Her
husband is a sturdy, industrious farmer, florist, and market gar-
dener of Cleasondale, Mass., their farm bordering on a beautiful
lake, on the banks of which he has erected a number of cottages
to accommodate city summer visitors. During the season he has a
steamer and several smaller pleasure boats for the use of the ten-
ants. They have a lovely home, where their hospitality is unex-
celled, and an interesting family. Their son, James, has held various
town offices; William has been selectman for several years, over-
seer of the poor, school committeeman, and in 1901 was elected to
the Massachusetts State Legislature. Ceorge was graduated from
Dartmouth College, and Thayer School of Civil Engineering in
1885, since when he has followed civil engineering, the past few
years being employed at the Charlestown Covernment Navy Yard.
Their only daughter remains at home to care for her mother, who
for many years was in delicate health.

Her children —

James Francis, b. Feb. 5, 1862; m. June 5, 1884, Ada Idella Royce.
William Henry, b. Nov. 10, 1864; m. June 12, 1896, Edith Leland
Suaney.

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George Woodbury, b. Oct. 18, 1869; m. June 1, 1900, Lelia Larkin.
Fannie Augusta, b. Oct. 5, 1870; d. Feb. 4, 1871.
Walter Mayhew, b. July 4, 1874; d. Oct. 3, 1880.
Emma May, b. Oct. 31, 1875; unmarried.

9. THEODORE PARSONS GODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

He was a stock dealer in Sudbury and Acton, Mass., for a
number of years, then removed to Florida and became interested
in fruit growing, where he now resides. His first wife was born
April 19, 1858, and died October 2, 1893.

His children by the first wife —

Elbrit Mayhew, b. March 4, 1879 ; m. Aug. 10, 1902, Ida Gunn.
Charles, b. March 20, 1882; unmarried.
Emma, b. Dec. 13, 1883 ; m. Dec. 22, 1903, Frank Girds.
Alfred, b. Sept. 20, 1886; d. Dec. 14, 1892.

His children by the second wife —

Ella Foster, b. Oct. 18, 1895.

William Browne, b. March 4, 1897. *

Nellie Lee, b. July 1, 1901 ; d. Feb. 20, 1903.

Samuel Boston, b. Feb., 1902.

9. WILLIAM HENRY GODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

After leaving his father's home, he became an apprentice to a
turner in wood and ivory, in Cambridge, Mass., and after learning
the trade, worked for a firm (which failed about one year after-
ward), receiving $15 per week. He then followed farming for a
time, then drove a truck team for three years, returning to Sud-
bury and farmed for more than seven years. On locating in
Nashua, N. H., he obtained employment with the Eastern Forge
Company, where he has worked in one shop for nearly sixteen
years as a machinist, a fact which proves that his services were
eminently satisfactory. He is a self-reliant, honorable man who is
respected by everybody, and held in high esteem by his friends.

His children by the first wife —

Theo. Henry, b. July 25, 1879; m. June 21, 1897, Lilla Frances Haines.
Frank Christopher, b. March 27, 1881; m. Oct. 12, 1899, Carrie Jose-
phine Haines.

His children by the second wife —
Persis Emeline, b. April 2, 1889; unmarried.

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9. SUSAN NORTON GODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She resides in Florida, where her husband is engaged in fruit
growing. Her daughter, Florence, lives in Concord Junction,
Mass., her husband being interested in the manufacture of bluing.

Her children by the first husband —

Elizabeth Frances, b. Oct. 12, 1871 ; m. May 11, 1890, John E. Merrill.

Carrie Bell, b. Feb. 17, 1874; d. Oct. 16, 1874.

John Norton, b. March 7, 1876; m. 1st Dec. 5, 1895, Maud Brown; 2d

Nov. 28, 1902, Alice M. Stugal.
Robert Chester, b. May 3, 1877 ; m. Nov. 12, 1902, Estelle Hart.
Florence Agnes, b. Jan. 31, 1881 ; m. Sept. 9, 1899, Allan Kennedy.
Waldo Foster, b. Sept. 9, 1889; unmarried.

Her children by the second husband —

Oscar Loraine, b. Sept. 13, 1894.
Norton Mayhew, b. Nov. 23, 1896.

8. LYDIA HATHAWAY GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She moved, with her parents, to Brighton, Mass., from Liver-
more, Maine, lived in the hotel about eleven years, and then mar-
ried a hotel keeper of Boston, the proprietor of "Bite Tavern,"
They conducted that establishment until his death, Feb. 7, 1856,
she, with her daughter, thereafter residing with her brother, David,
her husband having left her a competence. She was a faithful
wife and mother, a woman whose whole life was devoted to the
relief of the sufferings of others. Her daughter's husband is an
expert shoecutter in Hudson, Mass. ; her son. Dr. Benjamin A.
Graves, a graduate of Dartmouth Medical College, being a suc-
cessful physician of Dorchester, Mass.

Her children —
Eliza Jane, b. Dec. 23, 1854; m. May 11, 1873, Pliny E. Graves.

8. OCTAVIA BATCHELDOR GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

With the other daughters of Jonas, she assisted in the duties
of the farm and hotel until her marriage, her husband being a
salesman, in Boston and vicinity. Her's was a life of toil, and being
gifted with exceptional business ability, she succeeded in a few
years in accumulating sufficient property to support herself in com-
fort in the latter half of her life. She is buried in Oakland ceme-

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tery, Chicago. Her son was a dealer in live stock at the Union
Stock Yards, Chicago, for a number of years, since when, after
being the city buyer for Libby, McNeal & Libby, he was engaged
by the Capewell Rubber Horse Shoe Company, as general western
agent, with headquarters at Chicago, a position he still retains. He
is a bright, energetic business man, with an interesting family.

Her children —

George Edward, b. Aug. 29, 1846; m. July 19, 1872, Almira Adelaide

Knight.
Jonas Judson, b. Nov. 28, 1847 ; d. March 22, 1863 ; unmarried.

8, CATHERINE GOWELL CODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

Her early life was passed in Livermore, Maine. After her
marriage they resided in Durham, her husband being a farmer; he
was the United States Pension Agent for the district in which he
lived, and also a justice of the peace for many years. Her son was
a very successful merchant at Boston, where he accumulated con-
siderable property. His daughter, Mabel, is private secretary to
G. R. Hunnewell, the "American Fur King" of Auburn, Maine,
She is a charming lady, possessed with all the attributes that are
required to make up a true American woman.

Her children —

Mark Alphonso, b. July 3, 1843; m. 1st Dec. 31, 1866, Emma A. Dawes;
2d July 31, 1876, Mary B. Monto; 3d Oct. 8, 1890, Mary G. Esta-
brook; d. July 16, 1897.

8. EMELINE PHILBRICK CODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

After leaving Livermore, Maine, where she attended the Cor-
ner school, and performed the duties pertaining to the farm, she
remained with her parents at the hotel until her marriage,
after which she lived in Boston and New York for a time, her hus-
band being in the stock business. On the organization of the firm
of "Cragin & Co.," Mr. Hancock being a member, with headquarters
at Chicago, 111., the purpose of which being the preservation of
meats, he was placed in the position of superintendent, and settled
in that city, where they passed the remaining years of their lives,
Mr. Hancock amassing a fortune. During the civil war he was
most energetic in his efforts to aid the Union cause, being in the
confidence of Governor Yates, who commissioned him colonel in

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a Chicago regiment. While passing through those troublous days
she was ever ready to assist in relieving the sufferings of the
soldiers, taking an active part in the work of the historic Sanitary
Commission. At the close of the war, a large amount of money
that had been contributed toward a certain fund was left in her
hands, no provision having been made for its disposal. The money
was legally her own to disburse in any manner that pleased her.
Realizing that many soldiers would return disabled and destitute,
she placed the money in trust, to be used in purchasing and main-
taining a home for such unfortunates. This home was located in
Cottage Grove, then a suburb of Chicago, where hundreds of
wounded "boys in blue" found a hospitable place of refuge. Of a
most amiable disposition, remarkably beautiful in face and figure,
happy as a hostess, she commanded the love and respect of all. Her
husband was prominent in affairs relating to the city, twice having
refused the nomination for mayor, while he was an active member
of the city Board of Trade, of which he was for a number of terms
its president. At one time his packing house, at Bridgeport, 111.,
was the most extensive in the United States, much of its output
having been utilized by the U. S. Government during the civil war.
Her son, Charles, was captain of a Chicago company during the
war, and, with William and George, was well known on the Chicago
Board of Trade. Joseph has become distinguished in the scien-
tific world through his original researches in biology, his publica-
tions having received the commendation of the most eminent
naturalists of the day. He is a graduate of the medical department
of Northwestern University. Her daughters occupy a proud po-
sition in the social world, their hands being ever open to deserving
charities.

Her children —

Charles David, b. May 16, 1846; m. Jan. 4, 1871, Gertrude Stoddard.

Emeline Patience, b. Nov. 13, 1847; m. Jan. 20, 1870, Judge Gwynn
Garnett.

Clara Flavilla, b. March 12, 1849; m. 1st Oct. 25, 1870, Samuel P. Skin-
ner ; 2d March 3, 1885, Alfred H. Sellers.

William, b. Nov. 16, 1851 ; m. April 19, 1881, Cora Shaw.

EHzabeth, b. in March, 1854; d. in infancy.

Flora Ella, b. Nov. 16, 1856; m. 1st July 31, 1872, Thomas Lyndon; 2d
Dec. 30, 1875, Henry Seaman; 3d Jan. 25, 1897, William Harvey.

George Washington, b. Dec. 12, 1858; m. Aug. 14, 1890, Gertrude Lay-
ton.

Joanna Spring (years later baptized Josephine), b. May 1, 1862; m.
June 15, 1882, Frank G. Logan.

Joseph Lane, b. April 12, 1864; m. March 22, 1893, Louise J. Lambert.

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8. ADONIRAM JUDSON GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He lived in Livermore in his boyhood, moving to Brighton,
Mass., with his father, whom he assisted in the hotel for a number
of years. The gold excitement, which caused so many to migrate
to California from the east, influenced him to leave in 1852, going
via Cape Horn; there he remained until 1857, when he returned
to Boston, remaining a year. The next year after starting on the
second journey his wife and two children joined him in the golden
west, going via the Isthmus of Panama, and never returned.
Mining was his vocation until 1867, when he purchased a farm in
Alta, which he brought to a high state of cultivation, grain, vege-
tables and apples being the principal products, especially fruits.
After his wife's death he sold the place to his daughter, yet con-
tinued to reside there, not being willing to separate himself from the
associations of a lifetime. He had many accidents, and more
struggles, with a large family to support; but by economy and in-
dustry and the exercise of good judgment, he not only spent a
happy life, but amassed a comfortable competence. He was a man
of stern purpose, upright in character, blunt as are most of the
name, and has left a pleasant memory among his descendents and
associates.

His children —

Thomas Francis, b. Sept. 11, 1851; m. Nov. 30, 1876, Martha Joanne
Warren.

Elbert Judson, b. Sept. 3, 1858; m. March 2, 1882, Minnie Lois Dim-
mick.

Mary Ann, b. June 3, 1860; m. June 15, 1882, Eugene Isiah Robbins.

Nellie Augusta, b. Oct. 16, 1862; m. July 30, 1882, Frederic W. Whit-
tiers.

Carrie Louise, b. May 3, 1864; m. Feb. 19, 1880, James Allen.

Sarah Jane, b. Oct. 11, 1865; m. April 27, 1886, John Andrew Fay.

Edwin Lincoln, b. Sept. 1, 1866; unmarried.

Hattie, b. Nov. 18, 1868; m. Sept. 2, 1891, William Fielding King.

Mattie, b. Nov. 18, 1868; m. Dec. 17, 1895, Robert Wilson.

Charles Adoniram, b. Nov. 5, 1870; m. Feb. 2, 1897, Kittie Driscoll.

George Washington, b. July 4, 1872; m. July 12, 1898, Alice Hurlburt.

9. THOMAS FRANCIS GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry) ,
He has always occupied positions of trust and responsibility,

and whose life has been an honor to the family.

56 GENEALOGY OF THE GO DING FAMILY

His children —

Earl George, b. Jan. 4, 1879; unmarried.

Flavella Anne, b. Jan. 18, 1881; m. Nov. 29, 1899, William Dambar.

Clifford Spike.
Dora Frances, b. Aug. 19, 1883 ; m. Dec. 4, 1905, Ray Rockwell Ferris.
Josie Abigail, b. Nov. 10, 1885; m. May 18, 1904, Edgar Bowe Powers.
Warren Judson, b. Sept. 3, 1890.

10. FLAVELLA ANNE CODING (9 Thomas P., 8 Adoniram
J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3 William,
2 Henry, 1 Henry).

A bright, interesting lady, well educated, who has rendered
valuable aid in the compilation of this work.

Her children —
Francis Clifford James, b. Sept. 23, 1900.

9. ELBRIT JUDSON CODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6

Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry) .

His children —

Bertha Alma, b. Feb. 11, 1883; m. Feb. 2, 1902, John Joseph Lahey.
Grover Cleveland, b. Feb. 8, 1884; unmarried.
Flora May, b. May 31, 1887 ; m. Dec. 20, 1905.
Fred Adoniram, b. Aug. 25, 1889.
Chester Emmet, b. Jan. 17, 1892.

10. BERTHA ALMA CODING (9 Elbrit J., 8 Adoniram J., 7
Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Hen-
ry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Florence Alma, b. Aug. 12, 1903.
August Melvin, b. July 31, 1905.

9. MARY ANN CODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Clarence Eugene, b. Jan. 7, 1883; unmarried.

Vida Anne, b. Feb. 10, 1884; m. April 31, 1904, William James At-
kinson.
Mattie Augusta, b. May 9, 1887; m. June 27, 1906, Samuel Harbinson.
Earl Francis, b. June 14, 1890; d. Oct. 19, 1890.
Ralph, b. March 14, 1892.

PLA.TE T

Eunice Ann Goding.

David Nutter Coding.

Albert Monroe Coding.

John Ludgate Coding.

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9. NELLIE AUGUSTA GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

Her children —
Sadie Edna, b. Aug. 17, 1883 ; m. March 4, 1903, William Murray.
Ada Belle, b. Jan. 29, 1884; unmarried.
Abbie Louise, b. Oct. 16, 1887; unmarried.
Archie Harrison, b. Dec. 23, 1889.
Stella Blossom, b. May 29, 1896.

9. CARRIE LOUISE GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Nellie Malita, b. May 31, 1881 ; unmarried.
Alta Louise, b. Sept. 7, 1884; unmarried.
Amy Belle, b. March 22, 1887; unmarried.

9. SARAH JANE GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

Her children —
Hazel, b. July 27, 1887; m. Dec. 22, 1905, Geo. Louis Parkinson.

9. HATTIE GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

William Coding, b. Sept. 27, 1892.
Ethel Genevieve, b. Sept. 29, 1896.

9. MATTIE GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Alfred Leroy, b. Aug. 3, 1896.
Melvin Rolfe, b. Feb. 8, 1898.
Florence Anna, b. June 5, 1900.

9. CHARLES ADONIRAM GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas,
6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

His children —

Irene Marian, b. Oct. 28, 1897.

Alfred Francis, b. Oct. 3, 1900; d. Feb. 3, 1906.

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9. GEORGE WASHINGTON GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7
Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Hen-
ry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Gladys Hurlburt, b. Nov. 5, 1904.

8. DAVID NUTTER GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 Wilham, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He attended the school at Livermore (Maine) Corner, and as-
sisted with the farm work until sixteen years old, when he went
to Brighton, Mass. Soon after, he became associated with J. L.
Hancock, in various ways, in New York and other places, until 1861,
when he with his family moved to Chicago, 111., entering a partner-
ship with his brother, Alphonso, in the meat packing business.
Two years later he purchased a farm in Stow, Mass., residing there
nearly thirty years. Failing health and the infirmities of age
caused him to sell the farm and locate in Hudson, Mass., remain-
ing there until his death. He was held in high esteem by the people
who frequently called upon him to serve them in a public capacity.
He was a member of the school committee for twenty years, and
high school trustee, during his incumbency succeeding in completing
the magnificent school building against the most persistent oppo-
sition, and there it stands a monument to his ability and public
spirit. His first wife died October 8, 1859. His widow is a most
amiable lady, whom to know is to love and esteem, her whole life
having been devoted to good works and noble, self-sacrificing deeds.

His children bv the first wife —
Albert Monroe, b. July 23, 1853; m. Jan. 1, 1878, Georgiana E. Brown.
David Arthur, b. Dec. 29, 1854; unmarried.
Clara Arvilla, b. Oct. 8, 1856; d. Nov. 4, 1856.
James Alfred, b. April 23, 1859; m. April 13, 1892, Clara Tuttle.

His children by the second wife —

Lucy Ella, b. May 20, 1862 ; m. Jan. 26, 1887, Zabine Wetherbee.

John Ludgate, b. March 1, 1864; m. 1st Sept. 13, 1885, Elme M. La-
gross; 2d Aug. 25, 1899, Mary Pauline Forrester.

Benjamin Judson, b. Aug. 19, 1866; d. July 30, 1899; unmarried.

Gertrude Elizabeth, b. Feb. 2, 1869; m. Sept. 27, 1890, Harry S. Water-
house.

Anthony lanthis, b. Jan. 5, 1871 ; m. Aug. 5, 1891, Flora Clark.

Mary Ann, b. Jan. 15, 1873 ; m. June 7, 1891, Leon B. Annis.

Flavilla Emeline, b. Nov. 7, 1875; m. April 30, 1896, John R. Bigelow.

Flora Belle, b. Dec. 9, 1877 ; d. Nov. 16, 1878.

Walter Lewis, b. Jan. 2, 1880; m. Aug. 17, 1901, Maud E. Woodbridge.

Bessie Irene, b. July 17, 1883; m. June 30, 1904, George A. Elder.

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9. ALBERT MONROE GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
He attended the public schools at Brighton, Lynn, Watertown,
and Stow, Mass., and Chicago, 111. Remaining with his father until
becoming of age, he learned the trade of painting and decorating,
following it with success ever since. For several years he was the
secretary of the Stow Farmers' Club, and one of the founders and
secretary of the Stow Grange. He has been further honored in
being elected a member of the Stow school board, for many years,
at the time the Union School House, at Stow Center, was erected,
being on the building committee. He also has been a United States
juror. His eldest son is a station agent in the employ of the Bos-
ton & Maine Railway Company.

His children —
Cora Elizabeth, b. Oct. 13, 1879; m. May 10, 1905, Edward A. Brigham.
Clara Susan, b. April 29, 1881 ; unmarried.
Stella Josephine, b. July 16, 1883 ; unmarried.
Ira Lincoln, b. Feb. 20, 1887 ; unmarried.
Roselina Augusta, b. Feb. 13, 1890.
Marian Brown Scott, b. July 6, 1893.
George Harrington, b. Jan. 4, 1897.

9. DAVID ARTHUR GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
After attending various schools in eastern Massachusetts, and
Chicago, 111., he completed the course of study at Hale High School,
afterward graduating from Bryant & Stratton's Business College,
of Boston. At the age of twenty-one he learned the blacksmith
trade, at which he worked for about ten years in Massachusetts,
Minnesota and Washington. He now has 2,080 acres of land in
Gladstone, N. D., on which hundreds of sheep graze, the income
from them making him one of the wealthiest men in the State. He
was school clerk for several years, and is now treasurer of the dis-
trict in which he lives.

9. JAMES ALFRED GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
On finishing his studies in the schools of Stow, he entered one
of the commercial schools of Boston, from which he was graduated,
after completing the course. Since then he has been in the grocery
business in West Acton, Mass., where he is well thought of by all
who have business dealings with him.

His children —
Arthur Tuttle, b. April 23, 1893.

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9. LUCY ELLA CODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She is the leading spirit in the Christian Science Church of
Hudson, Mass. Her husband is a retired farmer.

Her children —
Ralph Wilber, b. Jan. 14, 1890.

9. JOHN LUDGATE CODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was educated in the public schools of Stow, Mass., and is
a graduate of the Hale High School. On leaving home he learned
the carpenters' trade in Hudson, Mass., where he has continued
to live for nearly twenty years, the highest grade of work always
falling to his lot. For some years he was a member of the City
Fire Brigade, and is an active member of the I. O. O. F.

His children —

Delmont Emerson, b. Aug. 22, 1900.
David Nutter, b. Jan. 22, 1902.
John Lowell, b. Nov. 10, 1904.

9. GERTRUDE ELIZABETH CODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas,
6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

She also is a prominent member of the Christian Science
Church in Hudson, Mass. Her husband is a mechanic.

Her children —

Mark Flavius, b. Dec. 16, 1892.

Flavilla Elizabeth, b. May 2, 1894.

Eula Marian, b. June 12, 1897.

PhiHp Warren, b. June 30, 1900; d. Sept. 10, 1900.

Dorothy Belle, b. Aug 22, 1901.

9. ANTHONY LANTHIS CODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

After leaving school, he obtained employment away from home,
and has followed a number of occupations. Farming for a while,
he purchased a hotel and livery business, at which he was success-
ful for a number of years. For a considerable period he engaged
in house painting in and around Harvard, Mass., where he is well
and favorably known, frequently declining to accept office.

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His children —

Caroline Elizabeth, b. Sept. 28, 1892; d. Feb. 20, 1893.
Benjamin Anthony, b. Sept. 15, 1896.

9. MARY ANN GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She resides in Manchester, N, H., where her husband is em-
ployed as a machinist.

Her children —

Orrin David, b. Oct. 19, 1891.

Virgil Coding, b. June 9, 1893 ; d. April 12, 1894.

Sybil Certrude, b. Jan. 6, 1895.

Ruby Evelyn, b. Dec. 2, 1897.

Elizabeth O., b. Jan. 19, 1900.

Lucy Hulda, b. March 14, 1902.

Mark Furnald, b. Sept. 12, 1904.

9. FLA VILLA EMELINE GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).
She resides on a farm in Stillriver, Mass., and is a thorough

business woman.

Her children —
Cerald Hersey, b. June 3, 1899; d. Aug. 21, 1899.

9. WALTER LEWIS GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was educated in the schools of Stow and Hudson, Mass.
For some time he has been engaged in the manufacture of boxes,
in Hudson, and is a member of Company M, Massachusetts Volun-
teer Militia.

His children —
Alphonso Levi, b. Jan. 16, 1902.

9. BESSIE IRENE GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
She resides in Lynn, Mass., where her husband is in business.

Her children —
George Arthur, b. Feb. 20, 1905.

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8. ALPHONSO LANDON CODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 WilHam, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His boyhood was passed in Livermore, Maine, where he, with
his brothers and sisters, attended the Corner school, and assisted
with the farm work. At the age of fourteen he journeyed with his
parents to Brighton, Mass., the remaining years of his minority
being spent in performing his share of the work about the hotel.
He married Lydia M. Chandler, then of Lexington, a member of
the well known Chandler and Chase families, shortly after being
the proprietor of a grocery store in New York City. On recover-
ing from an attack of that terrible scourge, Asiatic cholera, with
which both were afflicted, they returned to Massachusetts, where
he entered a partnership with his father-in-law, in the business of
building and contracting. During this period of his career, they
erected some of the largest churches and cathedrals then in the
United States. After managing his father's hotel for a time, he
established himself in building and contracting, in Hyde Park,
Mass., in 1857, moving to Chicago, 111., in 1862, being associated
with his brother, David, for a year in the meat packing business.
He then laid the foundation of what later proved to be one of the
most extensive contracting firms in the western States, and amassed
a competence, a portion of this time having as a partner C. C.
Chandler, his wife's brother. Having become tired of city life,
he purchased a farm in Kaneville, 111., in 1868, where he lived for
many years, and held a number of positions of trust. In 1883 he
purchased an interest in a lumber yard, in Elburn, 111., shortly after
becoming sole proprietor, carrying it on successfully until 1893,
when he retired from all business, the last two years his son, Oscar,
having an interest in the business. From the inception of the Re-
publican party, he has been an ardent supporter of its doctrines,
and has taken an active interest in every campaign. He has been
a diligent student, reading every book within reach until he became
one of the best informed men. Bright, intelligent, a rapid reasoner,
his conclusions were quickly arrived at, and as a consequence his
judgment became proverbial. His neighbors having the utmost
confidence in him frequently referred their disputes to him for
adjudication ; and his decisions were so just that they were never ap-
pealed from. He is highly respected not only for his ability, but
for his liberality and affable manner; and has repeatedly refused
to accept positions of honor and trust when urged to do so by the
leaders of his party, with whom he has always been on the closest
terms of friendship. He accepted the office of alderman for a few

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years only that certain public improvements which were badly needed
would receive his personal attention. He is now enjoying the
evening of life, revered by his children and respected by all.
His wife has been all that could be desired, being in every sense
a helpmate, while as a loving mother words fail to express the
veneration in which she is held by her children. Such a wife is
God given, such a mother a glimpse of heaven.

His children —

Flora Catherine, b. May 27, 1849; m. Nov. 28, 1867, John W. Wamsley.

Alphonso Chandler, b. May 31, 1851 ; unmarried.

Josephine Octavia, b. May 28, 1853 ; d. July 8, 1854.

Ella Medora, b. Feb. 14, 1855; m. Dec. 25, 1872, George L. Phelps; d.

March 7, 1893.
Horace Landon, b. Oct. 22, 1856; d. Sept. 4, 1864.
Frederic Webster, b. May 9, 1858; m. June 8, 1880, Ella B. Phelps.
Oscar Winfield, b. May 12, 1860; m. 1st Sept. 25, 1881, Belle W. Benton;

2d June 18, 1903, Mrs. Lillian Rose.

9. FLORA CATHERINE GODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas,
6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

She was educated in the Chicago schools and Mrs, Loring's
Seminary for young ladies; after her marriage she lived on a farm
for more than thirty years, since when she has resided in Chicago,
her husband being engaged in the insect exterminating business
there. She is a noble, self-sacrificing woman. One daughter mar-
ried a merchant, the other a telegraph operator ; the eldest son is
in business with his father, the next is a painter and decorator,
the youngest a student at Armour Institute of Technology.

Her children —

Helena Emma, b. Sept. 22, 1868 ; m. Nov. 27, 1890, Myron L. Woodman.

Harvey Arthur, b. June 4, 1871 ; unmarried.

Lydia Mehitable, b. Dec. 25, 1872; m. Nov. 9, 1891, Robert A. Bronson;

d. Aug. 16, 1900.
Leo, b. July 14, 1878; unmarried.
Gage, b. May 7, 1887; unmarried.

9. ALPHONSO CHANDLER GODING (8 Alphonso L., 7
Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Hen-
ry, 1 Henry).

He was educated in the public schools of Hyde Park (Mass.),
and Chicago. For a number of years he worked with his father
in the building business, and later on a farm. Having early in

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life shown a taste for painting and drawing, he was encouraged
in his art studies, since then devoting much time and attention to
them. For some time he was associated with his brother, Frederic,
in the pubHcation of a newspaper. During his leisure he has become
familiar with several languages. He now resides with his parents,
having accumulated sufficient of this world's goods to keep him in
comfort. He is unmarried.

9. ELLA MEDORA CODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas; 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

Her youth was passed in Chicago and Kaneville, 111., where
she was educated. With a special talent for music, an entertain-
ing conversationalist, and great personal beauty, she was a leader
in social circles and popular with all. Many of her poems were
published and well received, her essays attracting considerable at-
tention. Although she passed through troubled waters, she emerged
a patient, loving, devoted Christian mother, loved by all who knew
her. After a lingering illness she passed away in El Paso, Texas,
of consumption, and is buried in Kaneville cemetery. Her only
living child, inheriting from both parents a wonderful talent for
music, promises to develop into a second Gerster.

Her children —

Flora Josephine, b. Feb. 11, 1874; unmarried.

Ella Almira (Ivy), b. May 24, 1875; m. Nov. 1, 1892, George A. Ames;

d. June 12, 1900.
George Leroy, b. May 18, 1879 ; d. Aug. 1, 1881.
George Clifford, b. Nov. 1, 1886; d. Dec. 23, 1889.

9. FREDERIC WEBSTER CODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas,
6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).
[Prepared by Mrs. A. M. Taylor and Hon. Stewart Keightley.]

It was the purpose of the gentleman whose name appears above to in-
sert in this volume only a very short note about himself; but others, de-
siring a more extended notice, have selected us to write this article.

Among his maternal ancestors are Captain John Chandler of
Revolutionary times ; Abiel Chandler, founder of Dartmouth Col-
lege; Zachariah Chandler, Secretary of the Interior in President
Grant's Cabinet and United States Senator from Michigan ; Salmon
P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury in President Lincoln's Cabinet
and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court ; Bishop
Chandler, of Ohio; and William E. Chandler, Secretary of the

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Navy in President Garfield's Cabinet. His paternal ancestry is
given in the present volume. He was born in Hyde Park, Mass.,
his parents locating- in Chicago, 111., when he was five years old.
He attended the public schools of that city, and later entered the
medical department of Northwestern University, from which he
was graduated March 28, 1882, after having taught in the public
schools for five years. He continued to practice medicine until
1898. He was a delegate to the Republican State Convention of
Illinois when Governors Fifer and Tanner were nominated (1886
and 1896), mayor of Rutland, 111., for nearly ten years, and mem-
ber of the La Salle County Republican Central Committee for eight
years, during which time he did much to change the political com-
plexion of the State. During 1885-86 he filled the chair of natural
science in the Loudon College. He was appointed by President
McKinley Consul to Northern New South Wales and Queensland,
February 11, 1898, a position he still fills. He was appointed by
the president of Cuba, in 1902, to represent that country in Aus-
tralia, and in 1903 received a similar appointment from the presi-
dent of Panama. During his official career he has written many
valuable commercial reports, which have largely increased the trade
between Australia and this country, having been published by the
United States Government and republished in many newspapers
and trade magazines. He published "Ordinance of Rutland, 111.,"
in 1887; various papers on Biology and Entomology, 1877-1906,
the titles of some being "A Descriptive Catalog of the Membracidse
of North America," published by the Illinois State Laboratory of
Natural History; a "Monograph of the Membracidse of Austra-
lia ;" a "Monograph of the Cicadidse of Australia ;" a "Monograph
of the Cercopidae of Australia;" also the present History of the
Coding Family. In 1896 he discovered the secret of tempering
copper, identical with the method used by the ancients, and in
1897 he devised a means of welding copper to steel and iron. Per-
sonally, he stands 5 feet 9 inches in height, with dark eyes and
hair, and weighs 200 pounds. He was married in Kaneville, 111.,
to Ella Blanche, youngest daughter of Pliny M. Phelps, and they
have two children, who reside in Elburn, 111. His son has already
shown considerable ability in electrical engineering and bids fair
to follow in the footsteps of his father as an experimentalist.

Angeline Merritt Taylor.

Dr. F. W. Coding, United States Consul for Northern New
South Wales and Queensland, arrived in Newcastle, N. S. W., to

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take up the duties of his office in the year 1898. Since that time he
has, as is well known, not only enjoyed the complete confidence of
his government, but he has also in a very marked degree won the
esteem and good will of his brother consuls, the leading represen-
tatives of commerce, industry and politics, and indeed all classes
of the community of the important city and seaport at which he
is stationed. This latter fact was amply demonstrated on the occa-
sion of Dr. Coding's last visit to his native country, when just prior
to his departure he was entertained by one of the largest, most rep-
resentative and enthusiastic meetings of citizens ever held in New-
castle, on whose behalf the mayor, Hon. M. J. Moroney, presented
to him a beautifully illuminated and bound address, signed by
the leading merchants, ship owners, colliery proprietors, etc., of
the district in which Mr. Coding's great ability, tact, courtesy and
other qualifications for his position were extolled, and the wish
expressed that he would long continue to hold that position.

Dr. Coding, who is a man of scientific tastes and attainments,
has, during his residence in Newcastle, taken a keen interest in the
proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, and his
capabilities in this connection have been availed of largely by his
government; for, under official authority, he has procured a com-
plete collection of the fauna of Australia for the United States
National Zoological Park, at Washington, specimens of nearly every
form of Australian life having been gathered together by him and
properly classified and described, at a cost of much time, care and
research on his part, and at his own discretion in the matter of
expense.

In the performance of the functions more closely relating to
his position as consul. Dr. Coding has at all times displayed energy,
good judgment and excellent administrative ability. Any American
applying at the consulate always receives courtesy and attention,
and can rely upon having his interests thoroughly protected. Apart
from the purely local business transacted he is always on the alert
to safeguard the interests of his countrymen in any portion of the
large territory over which he has consular control — an area which
comprises the whole of Queensland, 668,497 square miles in ex-
tent, and the northern half of New South Wales, reaching from the
Hawkesbury river to the Queensland border, upwards of 700,000
square miles. His activity in this respect was markedly exempli-
fied during the strike disturbances of a few months ago at a large
colliery in the South Maitland district, when an American citizen
in defending himself from an attack by a body of strikers used his

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 67

revolver. The man was placed upon his trial, but largely owing to
Dr. Coding's exertions was acquitted. Dr. Coding received the
thanks of his government for his action in this matter.

It is beyond doubt that his consular reports upon the com-
mercial and industrial life of Australia, and the active personal
interest taken by him in promoting and enlarging the volume and
scope of trade between Australia and the United States, have earned
for him the appreciation of commercial men and the warm com-
mendation of his government. Naturally the consulate at New-
castle has advanced considerably in status with so capable and in-
dustrious a man in charge, so that now it is really the most im-
portant American consulate in Australia. The greatest number of
American vessels to visit Newcastle in any one year previous to Dr.
Coding's advent was 44, but since then the number has much in-
creased, and one year ran up to 126. The extensive trade built up
between Newcastle and the Philippine Islands in recent years ex-
plains a good deal of this increase.

Another manifestation of Dr. Coding's energy and activity in
the furtherance of any movement calculated to serve the United
States was given in connection with the St. Louis Exposition. He,
by strong and frequent personal representations, induced the local
Chamber of Commerce to endeavor to secure the exhibition on an
adequate scale of Australian products and manufactures. He also
interviewed the State premier with the same object in view, and
although the display was not all it might have been, the credit due
to Dr. Coding was none the less deserved.

Though Dr. Coding is such a busy man and his official work
occupies so much of his time and attention (he not unfrequently
works 16 and sometimes as many as 20 hours of the 24), he manages
to spare a little of it on occasions, for purposes of education and
enlightenment. He has, while in Newcastle, delivered a number
of lectures in the Sydney public schools and in those of his own
district with credit to himself and advantage to his hearers. A
series of addresses by him at the Newcastle Congregational church,
specially directed to young men, and dealing with their intellectual,
moral and physical responsibilities, evoked the warm approval of all
who heard them.

Among the arts or gifts enjoyed by him is that of the public
speaker. At many public functions in Newcastle, Dr. Coding's
powers of oratory have been tested with gratification to those as-
sembled. At a banquet tendered recently by the Newcastle Chamber
of Commerce to the premier of the State, Honorable J. H. Car-

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ruthers, Consul Coding's speech in proposing the toast, "The Com-
mercial and Industrial Interests of the District," was pronounced to
be one of the best of the evening.

Summing up, it may be said, without any hesitation or reserva-
tion whatever, that in Dr. Coding the great American nation has
a most capable and worthy representative, one who occupies a re-
sponsible and exacting position with urbanity, dignity and wisdom,
and who, while ever watchful of the rights and privileges of his
own country, is able to command the heartiest respect and friend-
ship of those people of other nationalities with whom his duties
bring him in contact. Stewart Keightley,

United States Vice and Deputy Consul.

Newcastle, N. S. W., May 11, 1906.

His children —

Hazle Vera, b. Nov. 12, 1882; m. Feb. 10, 1903, Herbert B. Ames.
Frederic Landon, b. Feb. 9, 1886; unmarried.

10. HAZLE VERA CODING (9 Frederic W., 8 Alphonso L.,
7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband is an employe of the Bowman Pure Milk Com-
pany, of Elburn, 111.

Her children —
Vivian Fredella, b. July 25, 1905.

9. OSCAR WINFIELD CODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

Born in Hyde Park, Mass., he was reared in Chicago and
Kaneville, 111., attending the schools of those places. He studied
dentistry under the direction of Dr. E. H. Kilbourne, of Aurora,
111., the first president of the American Dental Association, and for
some time practiced there, later residing in Chicago and other
places, steadily rising in his profession. The confining nature of
his business compelled him to abandon it, and, acting on the advice
of his friends, he accepted a partnership with his father in the
lumber business, where he continued until it was sold. He then
established a general store in Elburn, and built up a flourishing
trade. Having purchased an interest in the Highland Colony
Company, of Ridgeland, Miss., and being elected general secretary,
he sold his mercantile business, removing to Mississippi. During

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the years he was connected with the Colony Company he escorted
thousands of people of the North to view the valuable lands for
sale, and aided in placing the finances on a sound basis. He now
resides in Denver, Colorado, where he is interested in real estate,
and is vice-president of the Granite Wells Mining Company. He
is a clever salesman, an active, energetic business man, and being a
fine musician, is appreciated in social circles.

His children by the first wife, none by the second —
Purlle Alphonso, b. June 5, 1883; unmarried.

8. FLORA ANN GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

She was born and reared in Jay and Livermore, Maine, and
spent her remaining years of single life in Brighton, Mass., where
she was married. She was an exceptionally intelligent woman,
devoted to her duties as a mother and wife, and left the world
better for having lived. Her son, Charles, is in business in the
west; Emma resides in Taunton; Carrie resides in Cambridge, her
husband being in charge of the advertising department of the
Boston Herald. Jennie lives in Summerville, her husband being the
advertising agent of the Boston Budget. Her husband died No-
vember 27, 1900.

Her children —

Flora Emeline, b. Feb. 23, 1851 ; m. Aug. 3, 1874, Caleb H. Bryant.

Flavilla Coding, b. June 5, 1852 ; d. April 12, 1853.

Nannie Maria, b. Feb. 25, 1854; d. May 5, 1872; unmarried.

Charles Moody, b. July 2, 1857; m.

Frank Henry, b. March 24, 1862 ; d. Nov. 24, 1903 ; unmarried.
Carrie Lizzie, b. July 9, 1864; m. Sept. 21, 1887, Frank Ganong.
Jennie Mabel, b. March 26, 1866; m. May 10, 1893, Carroll W. Sawyer.

8. FLAVILLA ELIZABETH GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her first husband was a wealthy hotel proprietor of Boston;
he died February 10, 1861, aged 40. Her second husband died
June 23, 1901. She was gifted with a handsome face and figure,
a bright intellect, and was ever a charming social leader.

Her children by the first husband, none by the second —

Louis Andrew, b. July 22, 1857 ; d. Aug. 28, 1875 ; unmarried.
Carrie Emma, b. July 30, 1859; d. May 21, 1863.
Eugenia, b. Sept. 29, 1861 ; d. June 27, 1867.

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8. GILBERT HATHAWAY GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He followed the calling of a painter and decorator, the last

few years of his life being passed in Gleasondale, Mass., where

he died.

His children by the first wife, none by the second —

Harry Gay, b. Aug. 28, 1861 ; d. in 1873, in Boston.
Charles, b. in 1863; adopted; name changed, and was taken to New
York city.

7. LUKE GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born at Fresh Pond, Mass., moving to Jay, Maine,
with his father, and lived there for many years farming and stock
dealing. There he was married, and his children were born, ex-
cepting Marietta and Valorus. Being an exceptional story teller
he was very entertaining to his friends, of which he had a host.
He died at the home of his brother, John.

His children by the first wife —

Jane Philbrick, b. May 26, 1815; m. March 8, 1835, Joseph Hyde; d.

Sept. 26, 1877.
Hannah, b. April 9, 1817; m. March 26, 1838, Henry Hyde; d. Feb. 12,

1890.
Ensign Otis, b. in 1819; m. 1st April 25, 1846, Josephine Stephens; 2d

in 1858, Eliza P. Lamkin ; d. June 12, 1899.
Stephen Philbrick, b. Dec. 25, 1825; m. April 13, 1848, Deanthia A. Rob-
bins; d. Sept. 25, 1870; no issue.
Harriet Ann, b. May 26, 1827; m. Sept. 17, 1848, John M. Joy; d. Jan.

10, 1887.
Florinda Thompson, b. June 11, 1829; m. July 1, 1857, Charles H.

Sawyer.
Elbridge Gerry, b. in 1831; m. 1st Sept. 3, 1856, Harriet A. Coggshall;

2d Nov. 18, 1884, Cora B. Carman.

His children by the second wife (died September 6, 1857) —

Flavel, b. in 1834; m. 1856, Ellen Coleman; d. July 16, 1868.

Valorus, b. in 1836 ; died at the age of lifteen months.

Eugene Francis, b. Sept. 12, 1838; d. Jan. 12, 1855.

Emulus Luke, b. May 2, 1839; m. March 3, 1866, Mary E. Sprague; d.

Aug. 19, 1887.
Marietta, b. Oct. 24, 1842; unmarried.

Henry Clay, b. Oct. 28, 1844; m. May 5, 1870, Adella F. Bills; no issue.
Valorus Foscarey, b. Dec. 10, 1846; m. Nov. 15, 1870, Eliza Stinchfield.
Clara Jeanette, b. Nov. 30, 1853; m. in April, 1873, John C. Swasey; d.

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8. JANE PHILBRICK GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her name will go down to posterity as belonging to the model
housekeeper of the name, as it is doubtful if any member of the
family ever equalled her in that particular province. Neat and
orderly to a fault, her skill as a cook was recognized by all who
knew her. When the War of the Rebellion began she sent three
of her sons to the front, and who shall say that her sufferings were
not greater than those who shouldered the musket? Only mothers
can know what it cost them to see their loved ones leave, possibly
never to return, with the months of dread and fear for the safety
of their offspring. Her son, William, is a successful farmer of
Livermore, Maine, and has resided there since returning from the
war, in which he served for eighteen months in the 10th Maine
regiment, and later in the 30th, until the war ended. Corydon
and Joseph served in the 30th Maine regiment, dying while on
duty in the camp. John is a retired farmer and livery proprietor,
his wife being only sister of Frank A. Munsey, publisher of Mun-
sey Magazine, They have an interesting family, and a beautiful
home in Livermore Falls, Maine, where their friends receive a most
hearty welcome.

Her children —

Henry, b. Dec. 8, 1835; m. Jan. 1, 1862, Abigail C. Atwood; d. July
2, 1892.

William Augustus, b. Nov. 23, 1838; m. 1st Nov. 24, 1865, Martha L.
French; 2d Aug. 16, 1893, Ellen Gibbs. A soldier.

Corydon LeForrest, b. April 17, 1840; d. in 1863; unmarried. A soldier.

Harriet Ellen, b. Jan. 20, 1842; m. Oct. 21, 1871, Joseph Daniels.

Joseph Edwin, b. Jan. 31, 1844; d. at Winchester, Va., in 1863; un-
married. Soldier.

John Monroe, b. Nov. 29, 1845; m. Nov. 28, 1872, Emma J. Munsey.

Sarah Kate, b. Jan. 2, 1847; m. Jan. 13, 1864, Luther Pomroy; d. Feb.
14, 1872.

Clara Jane, b. Oct. 10, 1850; m. May 13, 1871, Edwin C. Basford; d.
Aug. 14, 1892.

8. HANNAH GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

They lived on a farm in Livermore, Maine, later moving to
Newton, Mass.

Her children —
Charles Henry, b. June 26, 1839; m. Dec. 27, 1863, Abbie P. Moody; d.

Nov. 23, 1894.
Ella Maria, b. April 11, 1850; m. June 22, 1871, Briggs H. Watson.

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8. ENSIGN OTIS CODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Livermore, Maine, residing there the greater
portion of his life, and where his children were born ; he was a
farmer and butcher, having remarkable judgment in buying cattle.
In his young manhood he was a member of the Independent Rifle
company, in which he served during the trouble over the north-
eastern boundary of Maine. In 1858 he moved to Livermore Falls,
remaining there until just before his death, when he moved to
Canton. During his residence in Livermore Falls he built several
fine buildings there, including two commodious business blocks.
The first wife died September 16, 1849, the second July 23, 1879.

His children —

Mark Stephens, b. in 1847; died aged four months.

Ensign Stephens, b. Nov. 17, 1848; m. Oct. 19, 1873, Josie A. Lane.

9. ENSIGN STEPHENS CODING (8 Ensign O., 7 Luke, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

He attended the public schools of Livermore Falls from the
time he was ten years old, and worked with his father. In 1873
he purchased a drug store, and took charge of the telegraph and
express business there, continuing for eight years ; but, feeling
the need for more outdoor life he sold out, and went into the
canning business, which he conducted successfully for seventeen
years. Closing this line, he moved to Alameda, California, where
he now resides. At the age of twenty-one he became interested in
real estate, owning large landed property; his operations were so
successful that he soon acquired a competence, yet in his present
home his sound judgment has caused him to continue in the same
line, the results being that he has added considerably to his bank
account. The thanks of the family are due to him for the thorough
manner in which he has gathered the data of his branch. An ardent
Republican, he takes an active interest in every campaign. He is
a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and has been a Mason
since 1870. His son is a student of the Academy, Hebron, Maine.

His children —

Hattie, adopted Dec. 31, 1880; d. June 15, 1882.
Eloise, b. Aug. 7, 1883 ; d. Oct. 18, 1884.
Merle Stephens, b. July 28, 1887.

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8. HARRIET ANN GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan
C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was married in Waltham, Mass., her husband being a milk

Her children —
Flora Elizabeth, b. in Dec, 1850; m. Nov. 2, 1876, Albert Warren.

John Henry, b. in Jan., 1851 ; m.

Harriet Ann, b. in 1852; m. 1st July 18, 1877, William L. Clark; 2d
Dr. J. Clark.

8. FLORINDA THOMPSON GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
As a girl she was employed in Waltham, where she was mar-
ried. Her husband was a bugler in the 1st and 4th Massachu-
setts cavalry, during the civil war; he now is an electrician in
Boston. Her son is in a wholesale hosiery and notion house in
the same city, the daughter's husband being in the steamship
business. They all reside in Newton Lower Falls, Mass., where
they have a very comfortable home. She has a well preserved
memory, and related many incidents used in this work which will
be found of interest.

Her children —
Charles Millet, b. Aug. 3, 1860; m. Nov. 25, 1885, Laura A. Moody.
Jennie Anna, b. Dec. 25, 1863; m. Dec. 2, 1890, Frank Barron.

8. ELBRIDGE GERRY GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

During his early married life he ran a stage from Newton to
Boston ; later he moved to Topeka, Kan. His daughter, Sadie,
resides in San Francisco, Cal.

His children by the first wife —
Rose, married Mr. Baker.
Fred, unmarried; d. in Sept., 1881.
Sadie, married Dr. Wakefield.

8. FLAVEL GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a trader for many years, residing in Cambridge, Mass.,
where he died.'

His children —
Ellen, b. in 1857; m. Feb. 6, 1881, Richard Doyle.
Eugene Francis, b. July 13, 1859; m. Aug. 8, 1889, Louisa Zenome.
Margaret A., b. in 1862 ; d. Oct. 30, 1896 ; unmarried.
Jeremiah H., b. Dec. 6, 1866; m. Jan. 6, 1886, Elizabeth Rice.

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9. EUGENE FRANCIS GODING (8 Flavel, 7 Luke, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

His children —

Eugene Francis, b. Nov. 13, 1890.

Irene, b. Dec. 8, 1893.

Leo, b. Dec. 9, 1895.

A daughter, b. May 5, 1899.

9. JEREMIAH H. GODING (8 Flavel, 7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Agnes Rice, b. Aug. 22, 1886.

8. EMULUS LUKE GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan
C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

For many years he lived in Livermore, Maine, being the first
in the town to enlist in the 8th Maine regiment, company C, at
the outbreak of the civil war. Later he was attached to Horse
Battery B, in the 1st U. S. Artillery. After the war ended he
settled in Watertown, having been selected as foreman in a foun-
dry there, and where his children were born, and they and the
widow still reside. His health failing, he returned to Maine, passing
away some months after, of consumption. His son, Harry, is a
stenographer in the U. S. Department of Agriculture, at Wash-
ington, D. C,

His children —
Frederick, b. Dec. 9, 1866 ; d. in March, 1873.
Walter, b. Oct. 17, 1868; d. in March, 1873.
Herbert, b. July 25, 1871 ; m. June 24, 1902, Elizabeth V. Howard ; no

issue.
Harry, b. Jan. 7, 1876; unmarried.
Nettie, b. March 27, 1879; d. Oct. 27, 1887.

8. VALORUS FOSCAREY GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He first started in life for himself on a farm with an orchard,
later moving to Livermore Falls, Maine. After spending a few
years in that city, he purchased a fine farm in Winthrop, where he
now resides. His son, George, is in the mercantile business in
Winthrop, Fred being on the farm with his father.

His children —
George Valorus, b. May 3, 1875; m. Dec. 15, 1896, Fannie Maxim.
Fred Harold, b. May 24, 1883; m. Dec. 31, 1904, Grace P. Hutchinson.

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75

9. GEORGE VALORUS GODING (8 Valorus P., 7 Luke, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

His children —
Doris Maxim, b. Oct. 23, 1904.

9. FRED HAROLD GODING (8 Valorus F., 7 Luke, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Ada Fern, b. April 10, 1905.

8. CLARA JEANETTE GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Harry Coding, b. Aug. 27, 1874; m. Feb. 21, 1903, Florence Warren.
Joanna Brooks, b. Jan. 26, 1877 ; m. July 21, 1897, William H. Prescott.

Kate, b. Dec. 19, 1882 ; m.

Eleanor Brooks, b. Aug. 9, 1884; unmarried.
Thomas Brackett Reed, b. Nov. 8, 1887; unmarried.

7. HANNAH GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William,
3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was a farmer and stock dealer of Jay, Maine.

Her children —

Lenora, b. in 1820; m. Nathaniel Peirce; d. in Feb., 1897.
Frank, b. Feb. 22, 1822; m. in 1860, Ellen Richardson; living in 1906.
Leonard, b. April 22, 1823 ; m. in 1854, Martha Trask ; d. Oct. 27, 1902.
Charles, b. Nov. 19, 1824; m. in 1854, Eliza Trask; d. in Feb., 1901.
Stephen Philbrick, b. March 17, 1826; m. Jan. 28, 1852, Sabra A.

Richardson; d. Dec. 18, 1895.
Harriet, died when seventeen years of age; unmarried.
Roanne, died in infancy.
Philip Stubbs, m. Maria McFarden; living in 1905.

Harrison Small, m. Ann Park; d.

Eliza, m. Ceorge W. Atkinson; d.

7. LUCINDA GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William,
3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was a farmer of Jay, Maine, where they reared
a large and intelligent family. She died in Deering, Maine.

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Her children —

Miriam, b. Aug. 26, 1817; m. John W. Wellman.

Ann, b. June 3, 1820; m. Elias Gray.

Walcott, b. Feb. 13, 1823 ; m. Faustina Humphrey.

Lucinda, b. Sept. 23, 1826; m. John Fuller.

Artemus, b. April 5, 1828; m. 1st Adeline Keyes; 2d Eliza Witham.

Nelson, b. Nov. 20, 1830; m. in 1852, Mary E. Coding (see Zebulon).

David, b. Dec. 28, 1832; m. Marcia Grant.

John, b. March 18, 1836; m. 1st Lucretia Gliddon; 2d Clara W. Smith.

Horace, b. July 6, 1839; m. 1st Rosanna Packard; 2d Emily Weston.

Edwin, b. Oct. 23, 1841 ; m. Elmira Reed.

7. BENJAMIN CODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In early life he was very delicate, and was denied many of the
pleasures and advantages enjoyed by other boys of his age ; but
on reaching his majority he settled on a farm in Livermore, Maine,
on which he was married, and passed the remainder of his days.
He was of a kindly nature, a good husband and father, and com-
manded the respect of his neighbors. His wife died September

8, 1884.

His children —

Benjamin Franklin, b. Sept. 23, 1842; m. May 12, 1861, Sarah E.

Sturtevant; d. June 2, 1902.
Orris Alvah, b. Dec. 7, 1844; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Mary A. Coding (see

John Brooks) ; d. Aug. 18, 1877; no issue.
Stephen Milford, b. Sept. 7, 1847 ; d. Feb. 12, 1851.
Adna Lee, b. Aug. 1, 1850; d. Feb. 14, 1851.
Abbie Ruth, b. Feb. 18, 1852; m. Oct. 18, 1874, Calvin R. Leach.
Charles Adna, b. Aug. 18, 1856; m. Jan. 1, 1891, Angie Young.

8. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CODING (7 Benjamin, 6 Jona-
than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
He was a farmer, his wife belonging to Hartford, Maine.

His children —

Albert Frank, b. March 31, 1862; m. Feb. 2, 1889, Hattie M. Spaulding.
Mary Prisbee, b. April 11, 1864; d. Dec. 18, 1864.
'. Lurette Sarah, b. April 24, 1866; m. May 2, 1896, George W. Berry.
Fred Ellis, b. July 24, 1868; m. Aug. 11, 1889, Mabel Stevens; no issue.
Eva May, b. July 25, 1873; m. Feb. 12, 1896, Frank Noyes.
Ada Lillian, b. Aug. 9, 1875; m. Aug. 31, 1894, Lincoln Cummings.
Sadie Elizabeth, b. Nov. 26, 1882; m. July 7, 1903, Appleton Hodge.

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77

9. ALBERT FRANK GODING (8 Benjamin R, 7 Benjamin,
6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

His life was devoted to farming in Livermore, Maine, where
he was greatly esteemed, being ambitious and energetic, but in
poor health.

His children —
Perley Thomas, b. Sept. 24, 1890.
Walter Sewell, b. May 21, 1893.
Clyde Lester, b. May 25, 1896.
Floyd Carl, b. Oct. 12, 1901.

9. LURETTE SARAH GODING (8 Benjamin F., 7 Benjamin,
6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

Her husband is a farmer of Winthrop, Maine.

Her children —
Inez Coding, b. March 11, 1899.
Carl Maitland, b. March 9, 1900.
Lura May, b. May 29, 1902.

9. FRED ELLIS GODING (8 Benjamin F., 7 Benjamin, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry) .

He first worked in the novelty mills at Livermore Falls,
Maine, then went into the livery business, which he followed for
some years. He is at the present time in Rumford Falls, where
he has a first-class shoe store, which receives his entire attention ;
he has a flourishing trade and is one of the most prominent mer-
chants in that city. They have no children.

9. EVA MAY GODING (8 Benjamin F., 7 Benjamin, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband is the proprietor of the well known Riverside
Stock Farm, to the improvement of which he is devoting his life.

Her children —
Rossie Loula, b. Oct. 31, 1905.

9. ADA LILLIAN GODING (8 Benjamin F., 7 Benjamin, 6
Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

Her husband is a farmer of Livermore, Maine.

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Her children —

Leon Frank, b. July 28, 1895.
Maud Lillian, b. June 14, 1897.
Eva May, b. July 17, 1901.

9. SADIE ELIZABETH GODING (8 Benjamin F., 7 Benja-
min, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Hen-
ry, 1 Henry).

Her husband is a farmer of Canton, Maine. They have no
children.

8. ABBIE RUTH GODING (7 Benjamin, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She, with her husband, reside on their farm in Livermore,
Maine, where they have a very nice home. She deserves the thanks
of all for the interest shown in the compilation of this genealogy,
all of the information relating to this branch having been re-
ceived from her. An interesting, intelligent lady, she is a model
housewife and a hospitable entertainer. Her husband is one of
the prominent men of the town, has been one of the selectmen,
and is a successful farmer. Her daughter, Alice, is well known
as a school teacher.

Her children —

Lottie Ida, b. Nov. 8, 1874; m. Nov. 25, 1893, W. H. Norton.
Alice Leone, b. May 29, 1876; unmarried.

8. CHARLES ADNA GODING (7 Benjamin, 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His life has been a self-sacrificing one; he is quiet and re-
tiring, but has devoted his life to his parents, their comfort being
his first consideration. He is a farmer; his wife belonged to
Byron, Maine.

His children —

Bertha Mildred, b. Oct. 16, 1893.
Carroll, b. Sept. 14, 1895.

7. INCREASE SUMNER GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan
C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a successful farmer of Livermore, Maine, where he
lived until about 1870, then settled in Livermore Falls, being ex-
press agent at that place. Every one knew "Uncle Sumner" as

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79

a retiring, peaceable gentleman, and one and all loved and re-
spected him; he always took great interest in the local schools,
and all public improvements, and stood very high in the esteem
of those who knew him. His wife was a native of Hartford,
Maine, born October 8, 1818, and died March 23, 1903.

His children —

Emerson Eugene, b. Jan. 28, 1845; m. Feb. IS, 1870, Abbie A. Bigelow.
Ella Kathrine, b. April 26, 1852; m. Oct. 8, 1873, Fred E. Robbins.

8. EMERSON EUGENE GODING (7 Increase S., 6 Jonathan,

5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In early life he attended the schools of Livermore, Maine,
afterward completing a full course of study at Gray's College,
Portland, Maine. Returning to Livermore Falls, he was appointed
express and station agent, positions he filled until recently. Re-
alizing that the city with its wonderful water power advantages
must grow, he invested largely in real estate, erected numerous
buildings, and became thoroughly identified with it. From these
investments he has accumulated a fortune, and has now retired,
one of the wealthiest men in that community. That he is held
in high esteem by the people is shown by his being chosen to fill
the offices of selectman, town clerk, and town treasurer, occupy-
ing the latter position for many years ; also one of the trustees of
the Universalist Church. He is a remarkably keen business man,
his financial success being wholly due to his own well directed
efiforts. His wife is a charming hostess, a refined, educated lady.

His children —
Eugene Bigelow, b. Nov. 3, 1875 ; unmarried.

9. EUGENE BIGELOW GODING (8 Emerson E., 7 Increase

S., 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry,
1 Henry).

He was reared in Livermore Falls, Maine, and was educated
there. As he grew into manhood he assisted his father with the
railway work. Some years ago he was placed in charge of the
Jay (Maine) stone quarry to supervise the cutting of the granite
used in building the Clark mansion at Washington, D. C. His
efiforts were so well appreciated by his employer that, on com-
pletion of that work, he was called to New York city as confi-
dential clerk to Senator Wm. A. Clark, the "Montana Copper

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King," a position he still continues to occupy. The fact that he
is employed in such a responsible place proves that he is a man
of more than ordinary intelligence and capacity. He is unmarried.

8, ELLA KATHRINE CODING (7 Increase S., 6 Jonathan,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She resides in Portland, Maine. Her husband was born
August 17, 185 L

Her children —

Edward Eugene, b. May 11, 1875; m. Sept. 3, 1900, Florence E. Weed;

d. Aug. 10, 1903.
Minnie Josephine, b. April 23, 1876; d. Aug. 16, 1876.
William Fred, b. March 30, 1878; m. June 20, 1901, Lillian M. Merrill.
Maud Ardelta, b. Dec. 16, 1886; unmarried.

7. RUTH CODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3

William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her entire life was passed on a farm in Livermore, Maine,
where she was universally loved and esteemed. Always on hand
during the illness of others, she spent her spare time in minister-
ing to the needs of others, while domestic afflictions compelled
her to remain very much at her own home. Every one called her
"Aunt Ruth," showing how near and dear she was to all, and when
she passed away, the real mourners included the entire community.
Her husband was a wealthy, liberal minded farmer and money
broker, who held the esteem of all. Her daughter, Lucretia, has
very kindly supplied a large amount of data needed to complete
this volume.

Her children —

Orin, b. Oct. 13, 1837; unmarried.

Susan Antoinette, b. Jan. 11, 1841; m. Sept. 14, 1861, Joseph C. John-
son; d. Oct. 27, 1881.

Lucretia Coding, b. June 15, 1842; m. 1st Aug. 14, 1866, Levi W.
Harmon (see 7 Hannah, 6 Spencer) ; 2d May 17, 1883, Wm. A.
Thompson.

David Lorin, b. July 5, 1845; m. June 13, 1875, Evelyn H. Roberts.

7. JOHN BROOKS CODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He attended the school at Livermore Corner during his
youth, and assisted on the farm. On reaching his majority, he
worked for wages for several years, finally purchasing a part of

PI^ATi: 11

Mrs. F. W. Coding, Children and Crandchild.

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the old homestead from his brother, Benjamin, where he resided
until his death. Highly esteemed by his fellow townsmen, he was
frequently requested to amicably arrange misunderstandings
among the neighbors, who had every confidence in his ability and
high sense of justice, thus preventing much useless and costly
litigation. For several years, while selectman for the town, he
rendered a good account of himself, serving his constituents faith-
fully. Being a fine judge of cattle, he bought and sold more, doubt-
less, than any other man in the town, and would purchase only
the best. Quiet and unassuming, yet his opinions carried great
weight whenever expressed. In politics he was a Democrat, while
his religious views were liberal. He was a useful, self-made man,
and enjoyed the respect of those who knew him. His wife was
a fitting helpmate, much of his success being due to her good
judgment and careful management. Both have left pleasant memo-
ries, which will always be kept green. She died March 16, 1884.

His children —

Mary Ann, b. April 10, 1849; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Orris A. Coding (see

Benjamin) ; no issue.
Charles Brooks, b. Feb. 2, 1860; unmarried.
Lida Catherine, b. Jan. 9, 1863; d. Feb. 19, 1885; unmarried.
Stella Mabel, b. July 4, 1866; m. Nov. 26, 1886, Horace E. Gibbs.

8. MARY ANN GODING (7 John B., 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan
C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Born and reared in Livermore, she married and settled on
a farm in the same town where the happiest period of her life
was passed. As years rolled on her husband was compelled to re-
linquish work, owing to ill health, the care of him falling upon her;
she uttered no word of complaint, but bravely performed her duties
until he was called to the Great Beyond. Being self-reliant, she
soon after went to Boston and succeeded in securing a situation
as saleslady in one of the principal dry goods stores there, residing
in Hyde Park. With plenty to do, and a will to do it, she gave
every satisfaction to her employers, retiring from the position
only when called home to nurse her father during his last illness.
Since then she has kept house for her brother, and managed her
farm, the income from which keeps her in comfort. Much credit
is due to her and her brother for a large amount of information
used in preparing this work, obtained by writing letters, searching
records and traveling many miles. Her husband was a farmer,
whose life was devoted to her. They are childless.

82 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

8. CHARLES BROOKS GODING (7 John B., 6 Jonathan, 5
Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 Wilham, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His Hfe has been passed on the old Goding homestead, which
he owns. It is situated in Livermore, Maine, and is of interest
to all members of the family, as on its northern border is the
cemetery in which rests Jonathan Coolidge Goding and many of
his descendents. He deals in live stock, and attends to the duties
connected with the farm, while his leisure is devoted to study, his
books including the standard works on every branch of knowledge.
He is well informed on what is transpiring, and converses intelli-
gently on most subjects. Although not a traveler, he has a pre-
cise acquaintance with all countries, gained through his exten-
sive reading. Of a decidedly hospitable nature, he is most ac-
commodating to those who have the pleasure of visiting him. He
is not married,

8. STELLA MABEL GODING (7 John B., 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her husband is a progressive and wealthy farmer of Liver-
more, Maine.

Her children —

Lida Charlotte, b. Feb. 26, 1888; unmarried.
Frank Brooks, b. April 27, 1900.

6. PETER GODING (5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Watertown, Mass., going to Jay, Maine, with
his father, with whom he lived. When his father grew too old
to conduct the farm and attend to his business affairs, Peter was
called upon to assume these duties until his father's death, when
the farm became his own. Here his children were born, and here
he died (of pneumonia), respected by all.

His children —

Peter, b. Dec. 21, 1793; d. Sept. 10, 1854; unmarried.

Joseph, b. Dec. 24, 1795; d. June 20, 1861; unmarried.

Isaac, b. March 28, 1798; m. Dec. 7, 1823, Lucy Philbrick; d. Feb. 27,

1888.
Elizabeth, b. March 15, 1800; m. Dec. 5, 1822, John Darling; d. March

25, 1888.
Eunice, b. Feb. 24, 1802; m. Nov. 2, 1822, Thomas Philbrick; d.

August 22, 1825.
Asa, b. March 29, 1804; m. 1st Sept. 19, 1826, Rhoda Goding (see 6

Spencer); 2d in 1838, Louann Coolidge; d. June 1, 1840.

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John, b. March 9, 1806; m. 1st March 14, 1828, Miriam Doble; 2d in

1844, Adelphia Child; 3d July 3, 1855, Louisa M. Child; d. Dec.

16, 1901.
Ira, b. May 28, 1808; m. March 6, 1839, Esther D. Harmon; d. Feb.

18, 1874.
Jonathan Coolidge, b. Sept. 11, 1810; m. 1st Dec. 15, 1837, Charlotte

K. Harmon; 2d Oct. 17, 1843, Christina Dolley; d. May 15, 1860.
Lovewell, b. July 2, 1813; m. 1st in 1837, Mary Sawyer; 2d in 1872,

Mary E. Stowell; d. Oct. 26, 1886.
Granville, b. Feb. 11, 1816; m. March 28, 1845, Louisa Harmon; d.

May 4, 1897; no issue.
Clarinda, b. April 30, 1819; d. Dec. 7, 1838; unmarried.

7. ISAAC GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

Born in Jay, he farmed there for a number of years, then
moving to Newport, Maine, where he died. During his last
years he was a broker and loan agent, in which business he was
quite successful.

His children —

Everett, b. March 22, 1825; m. May 16, 1851, Margaret Allen; d. Feb.

28, 1897; no issue.
Loreana, b. March 13, 1829; m. Aug. 2, 1859, Titus Towne; d. June

22, 1900; no issue.
Absalom, b. Nov. 27, 1832; m. 1st May 3, 1854, Nancy Buzzell; 2d

Oct., 1868, Laura E. Getchell; 3d Jan. 1, 1881, Cyrene Holbrook;

d. Jan. 19, 1899.
Lucy Jane, b. July 15, 1843; m. March 20, 1878, Eugene M. Towne.

8. ABSALOM GODING (7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C., 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in St. Albans, Maine, where he was reared.
Five years after his first marriage he moved to Etna and pur-
chased a large farm, on which he lived until 1890; having sold
his farm, he purchased a hotel in Exeter, which, in connection
with a store of general merchandise, he conducted until 1898,
when he was stricken with paralysis from which he never fully
recovered. He left a widow and "four daughters to mourn his
departure, having been a kind husband and both father and
mother to his motherless girls."

His children by the first wife —

Katie Buzzell, b. June 16, 1858; m. Dec. 19, 1874, Peter P. Pushor.
Emma Rosalie, b. Aug. 11, 1859; m. Dec. 25, 1875, George A. Shaw.
Lucia Evelyn, b. June 8, 1863; m. July 4, 1895, John Hefferin; no
issue.

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His children by the second wife, none by the third —

Daisy Bell, b. Sept. 25, 1870; m. Oct. 30, 1886, Stillman Locke; d.
Sept. 20, 1903.

9. KATIE BUZZELL CODING (8 Absalom, 7 Isaac, 6 Peter,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was born in St. Albans, Maine, and married in Etna,
Maine, by Rev. J. C. Friend. She has been of material aid with
this record.

Her children —

Flora Ethel, b. Nov. 20, 1875; m. Feb. 20, 1894, Vernon C. Lougee.
Ada Isabelle, b. Oct. 20, 1877; m. Sept. 25, 1897, Harry L. McEard.
Merton Preston, b. April 10, 1881 ; unmarried.
Clarence Leslie, b. Dec. 4, 1883; unmarried.
Lowell Ivory, b. Dec. 7, 1885; unmarried.
Pearl Carrol, b. June 3, 1890; unmarried.

9. EMMA ROSALIE CODING (8 Absalom, 7 Isaac, 6 Peter,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

This lady has rendered every assistance in the preparation of
the Isaac's record, and deserves thanks for her uniform courtesy.

Her children —
Harry Absalom, b. July 23, 1885; unmarried.

9. DAISY BELL CODING (8 Absalom, 7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was killed by a train, on the night of March 6,
1905, the cause of the accident not being known.

Her children —

William Irvin, b. Dec. 29, 1887.
Carl Eugene, b. June 17, 1889.
Lewis Coding, b. June 1, 1892.
Mary Laura, b. Oct. 9, 1893.
Florence Ethel, b. Sept. 24, 1895.
Adrian Stillman, b. March 30, 1897.
Viola Helen, b. Sept. 20, 1900.

8. LUCY JANE CODING (7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband served in the Union army during the civil war.
He enlisted as a private, January 13, 1863, in Battery B, 1st
Maine Mounted Cavalry, under General Burnside, was promoted

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to orderly sergeant, and was discharged June 16, 1865, with an
honorable record. Her son, W. E., is 1st sergeant in the "J. W.
Webster Camp, No. 61, Div. Maine S. of V." He has used every
means to complete the record of this branch.

Her children —
Williston Eugene, b. June 10, 1879; m. Nov. 15, 1897, Jessie M.

Brooks.
Walter Edgerly, b. April 15, 1884; d. April 23, 1893.

7. ELIZABETH GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William,

3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Little could be ascertained regarding this member of the
family; but one of her relatives writes: "I remember of going
to see her when I was quite young. She told me once that if I
would get some milk she would make me some darn good fritters
you; and when I had eaten them she asked 'were those darn
good you?' The floor of every room was covered with pretty
rugs made by herself, and altogether, she was a very neat house-
keeper." She and her husband resided on a farm in Jay, Maine,
but late in life they went to live with their son, Samuel, in Auburn,
where they died.

Her children —

Susanna, b. Sept. 23, 1823; d. Sept. 22, 1825; unmarried.

Samuel, b. Feb. 28, 1825; m. March 13, 1851, Susan Flagg.

Ruth, b. July 17, 1826; d. March 5, 1842; unmarried.

Elizabeth, b. June 20, 1828; d. July 4, 1848; unmarried.

Viranus, b. Sept. 2, 1829; m. March, 1853, Martha Bickford.

Mary Sawyer, b. Oct. 25, 1832; m. Sept. 17, 1854, William Starbird.

Lucilva, b. July 8, 1834; m. March, 1857, Jason Libby.

Clarinda, b. March 15, 1836; d. Sept., 1838.

Rufus, b. June 10, 1838; d. March 21, 1858; unmarried.

Charles Edwin, b. July 16, 1840; m. Sept. 12, 1858, Mary L. Allen.

Clarinda, b. Dec. IS, 1845; d. Sept. 4, 1848.

7. EUNICE GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Hannah, b. in 1824; m. Nov. 4, 1847, Albion Coolidge; d. Jan. 21,1891.

7. ASA GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 Wil-

Ham, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in East Livermore, Maine, and lived on a farm
there, in connection with the working of which he also did a gen-

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eral store business. He exchanged dry goods and groceries to
the neighbors for wool, butter, cheese, etc., then would cart the
produce to Hallowell and exchange it for such goods as the
farmers desired. The old people speak of him as honorable in
his dealings, and an affable, agreeable man to meet, evidently
holding him high in their esteem.

His children by the first wife —

Cordelia Gould, b. July 6, 1827; m. Oct. 16, 1853, Granville D. Saw-
yer; d. March 17, 1900.

Cyrus Chase, b. April 10, 1829; m. in California; no issue; d. in
California.

Asa Spencer, b. March 3, 1831; m. 1st Oct. 6, 1856, Abigail Lovewell;
2d March 29, 1877, Julia M. Smith.

John Lambert, b. Dec. 29, 1833; m. June 1, 1861, Christina L. Bil-
lington; d. June 11, 1892.

Eunice Ann, b. Oct. 6, 1834; m. Oct. 12, 1856, Albion Field; d. Jan.
18, 1874.

Rhoda A., b. Aug. 16, 1836; d. April 15, 1837.

His children by the second wife —
Charles Coolidge, b. April 13, 1838; d. July 28, 1839.

8. CORDELIA GOULD GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

She was married in Danville, and died in Auburn, Maine.

Her children —

Norman Alberto, b. July 17, 1854; m. Oct. 8, 1883, Marguerite J.

Macauley.
Sarah Eliza, b. April 2, 1857; m. Nov. 5, 1881, Clarence L. Coding

(see 8 Asa S.).
Lewis Cyrus, b. March 4, 1859; d. Nov., 1880; unmarried.
William Stanley, b. Oct. 4, 1865; m. Jan. 30, 1897, Gertrude S.

Larrabee.
Granville Leighton, b. Nov. 8, 1867; unmarried.

8. ASA SPENCER GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in East Livermore, Maine, and by the time he
was nine years of age he had lost both parents, from that time
until he was 21, his home being with his uncle, Zebulon Coding.
After working for different people until he was 25, he pur-
chased a farm west of Livermore Corner, where he continued to
live, an affable, communicative, well-to-do farmer.

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His children by the first wife —

Clarence Leroy, b. May 21, 1858; m. Nov. 5, 1881, Sarah E. Sawyer;

no issue.
Rosetta Ruth, b. May 3, 1861 ; m. Sept. 28, 1881, Ervin Thompson ;

d. April 2, 1883.

His children by the second wife —

Lillian Estella, b. Sept. 3, 1878; m. Sept. 2, 1904, William Bryant.
Hattie Belle, b. Nov. 12, 1885; m. June 7, 1906, Geo. H. Smith.

9. CLARENCE LEROY GODING (8 Asa S., 7 Asa, 6 Peter,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He is a farmer in Livermore, Maine, where he is respected
and esteemed. His wife has taken a deep interest in the prepara-
tion of this work, and has added much that is interesting. They
have no children.

9. ROSETTA RUTH GODING (8 Asa S., 7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Mertina Abigail, b. July 11, 1882; m. Oct. 22, 1904, Lee Bridges.

9. LILLIAN ESTELLA GODING (8 Asa S., 7 Asa, 6 Peter,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Clarence Ralph, b. Feb. 16, 1906.

8. JOHN LAMBERT GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan
C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Livermore, Maine, later removing to Canton,
where he lived until 1869, when he moved to Weld, and died
there. He made a specialty of orcharding, promoting only the
latest and best varieties of fruits. As a citizen he was a leader
among his fellow townsmen, being held by them in the highest
esteem. His wife was born June 11, 1841, and died Sept. 17,
1900, a good, kind, loving wife and mother.

His children —

Nettie Florence, b. April 21, 1863; m. Dec. 31, 1882, Leslie H. Harlow.
George Mansfield, b. Jan. 6, 1864; m. Jan. 11, 1891, Eva P. Fenderson.
Olla May, b. May 8, 1874; d. March 4, 1876.

88 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

9. NETTIE FLORENCE GODING (8 John L., 7 Asa, 6 Peter,

5 Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Harold Leslie, b. Nov. 2, 1883; unmarried.

Eva Florence, b. July 21, 1885; m. Dec. 24, 1902, Ivus Toothaker.

George Mansfield, b. Aug. 13, 1890.

9. GEORGE MANSFIELD GODING (8 John L., 7 Asa,

6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry),

He was born in Canton, Maine, where he assisted his father
and attended the town school. Later, he began a course of study
at the Bates College, Lewiston, from which he was graduated in
June, 1887, ranking among the best in his class. On completing
his studies he entered the employ of the Maine Central Railway
Company, and the American Express Company, as agent at Wil-
ton, positions he has continued to fill up to the present time. In
1897, feeling the need for a larger sphere of activity, he pur-
chased tracts of timber land, erected a large steam sawmill at
Wilton, and began the manufacture of lumber and house finish-
ing materials. He has continued in this business until the pres-
ent time, his plant forming quite a village. If appearances are
to be counted, he is one of the financially successful members of
the family and a worthy representative of it.

His children —
Olive BIythe, b. April 17, 1892.

8. EUNICE ANN GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Very little has been gathered relating to this member beyond
the facts that she was born in North Livermore, and died in
East Poland, Maine, loved and revered by her family and friends.
However, much is known about the business sagacity and ad-
ministrative ability of her youngest daughter. The following is
abstracted from a Lewiston (Maine) paper, the writer doubtless
appreciating woman's grit: "Mr. Field married Miss Eunice
Coding, of Livermore, in 1856, one year after coming to Poland
from Falmouth. This estimable lady died in 1874, when Mr.
Field's mother became his housekeeper and counselor until 1899,
in that year passing away at the age of 92. To fill this vacancy
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reins of power and has since then been the sole manager of the
farm. Her father is now 78 years old and very feeble, but the
management of his daughter has been so judicious that the farm
has steadily paid a good profit. Miss Field keeps seven cows and
raises large crops, all of which work is entirely superintended
by herself. The dairy, like all other branches of the establish-
ment, is entirely under her direction and she markets the butter
in person, while she has over 200 laying hens. The above shows
what a woman can do when called upon in an emergency. Miss
Field is as modest as she is capable, and makes but little talk of
her own achievements. Not only does she carry forward the
practical, but with a keen sense of the beautiful she cultivates
the aesthetic, her flower gardens being the admiration of all who
see them, and add greatly to the charms of her country home.
Miss Field has made a financial success of farming where many
men have failed. She is well worthy of this success and has
demonstrated the truth of evolution, and the theory of the sur-
vival of the fittest. Good luck to brave Miss Field, the farmer
and business woman of Poland." In the same paper appears a
three-column illustration of this model home.

Her children —

William Albion, b. Aug. 16, 1857; m. 1st in June, 1883, Carrie
Holmes; 2d in Feb., 1891, Ada Murray; the first died Aug. 14,
1889.

Mary Susan, b. June 18, 1859; d. Nov. 3, 1859.

Charles Everett, b. May 5, 1861 ; m. Nov. 8, 1870, Bessie McCafiferty.

Mary Jane, b. Jan. 9, 1863; unmarried.

George Coding, b. Dec. 5, 1864; unmarried.

Josiah, b. Aug. 12, 1866; d. Dec. 22, 1867.

Nancy Ellen, b. Oct. 28, 1868; d. Feb. 1, 1869.

Martha Ellen, b. April 30, 1870; unmarried.

7. JOHN GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He early purchased a farm in Livermore, Maine, near Brit-
ton's Mills, where his children were born and where he died,
his son, Charles E., now residing there.

His children by the second wife, none by the first —

William Bradford, b. July 2, 1844; m. Jan. 18, 1872, Annie E. Sim-
mons.

George Page, b. April 18, 1849; m. 1st Oct. 15, 1877, Isabel M.
Locke; 2d April 28, 1892, Abbie S. Gifford.

90 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

His children by the third wife —

Phoebe Florilla, b. July 16, 1855; m. Jan. 22, 1877, John H. Gordon;

d. June 24, 1884.
Ella May, b. July 1, 1856; m. June 30, 1880, William H. Drake.
Clara, b. March 17, 1863; unmarried.
Charles Everett, b. Aug. 25, 1871; m. June 8, 1897, Florinda J.

Morse.

8. WILLIAM BRADFORD GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

As a young man, he settled in Dedham, Mass., where he,
with his brother, George, engaged in the lumber, grain, flour
and feed business, running in connection with it a mill. He is a
quiet, retiring man, who, as one of his neighbors said, "was ever
ready to give to the deserving poor, but did not wish to have it
known." He is a staunch Baptist, keen business man, and held
in high esteem by his fellow townsmen.

His children —

Edith May, b. Nov. 19, 1872; d. Dec. 17, 1872.
Mary Adelphia, b. May 31, 1874; d. June 18, 1879.

8. GEORGE PAGE GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan
C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He is associated in business with his brother, to which he
devotes his entire time and attention. He also is a Baptist, and
is a pleasant gentleman to meet.

His children by the first wife —

Martha Evelyn, b. Aug. 3, 1878; d. Aug. 23, 1878.
Mabelle Locke, b. July 6, 1880; d. Jan. 23, 1884.

His children by the second wife —
Howard Monroe, b. April 28, 1893.

8. PHOEBE FLORILLA GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Eva Lillian, b. July 1, 1878; m. Nov. 26, 1895, Edgar H. Bassett.
John Lewis, b. Jan. 22, 1881; m. May 6, 1903, Georgia M. Seavey.
Elbridge Ora, b. June 3, 1884; unmarried.

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8. ELLA MAY GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-
Ham, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Mrs. Drake is a bright, intelligent lady who has done her
utmost to make her record complete.

Her children —

Ernest Elbridge, b. June 6, 1881; m. 1st Oct. 25, 1902, Carrie A.

Lathrop; 2d May 18, 1904, Viola Bisbee; the first wife died Oct.

4, 1903.
Dana, b. April 2, 1885.
Francis Gary, b. Jan. 8, 1890.

8. CHARLES EVERETT GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He has the reputation of being a very successful farmer, on
the old homestead, where he resides ; his sister, Clara, lives with
him, altogether being a very interesting family.

His children —
Eva Belle, b. March 23, 1898.

7. IRA GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —

William Henry Harrison, b. Oct. 26, 1840; m. Jan. 14, 1866, Lucy A.

Davis.
Charlotte Catherine, b. Aug. 7, 1842 ; d. July 2, 1861 ; unmarried. A

school teacher.
Margaret Elizabeth, b. April 1, 1848; m. Sept. 1, 1871, George W.

Haines; d. June 17, 1875.

8. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON GODING (7 Ira, 6 Peter,

5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a farmer of Livermore and Auburn, Maine,
He enlisted in the 30th Maine regiment, his colonel report-
ing that he did splendid service for his country. After the war
he purchased a farm in Auburn, Maine, where he has since lived.
He takes an active interest in town affairs, always being heard
in the interests of good government. He has an interesting
family, some of whom are farmers and others in the railway
service.

92 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

His children —
Abbie Estella, b. Aug. 15, 1868; m. in June, 1900, Frank J. Riggs.
Carrie Gertrude, b. Feb. 14, 1870; unmarried.
Charles Leroy, b. April 17, 1872; d. in Nov., 1903.
William Henry Harrison, b. Feb. 19, 1874; d. in Aug., 1879.
Ezra Toby, b. Aug. 24, 1878; unmarried.
Kate Charlotte, b. May 17, 1880; unmarried.
James Garfield, b. Feb. 22, 1882; unmarried.
Benjamin Butler, b. Nov. 19, 1884; unmarried.
Maude Blanche, b. Jan. 30, 1886; unmarried.
Marcia Belle, b. Oct. 30, 1887; unmarried.
Ralph Henry, b. April 29, 1888.

9. ABBIE ESTELLA GODING (8 William H. H., 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Frank Henry, b. Aug. 31, 1903.

8. MARGARET ELIZABETH GODING (7 Ira, 6 Peter, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Philona Esther, b. March 9, 1870; d. May 19, 1885.
Philena Etta, b. Aug. 26, 1872; d. July 14, 1892.

7. JONATHAN COOLIDGE GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan
C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a farmer, living on the old homestead where he died.
He is represented as being an intelligent young man, who in-
vented the first apple paring and coring machine, which he ex-
hibited at the county fairs. His youngest child was but seven
weeks old when he died; but his wife bravely assumed the re-
sponsibility of carrying on the farm, and rearing the family, all
of whom received a liberal education, the eldest daughter being
a college graduate.

His children by the second wife, none by the first —

Charlotte, b. Sept. 28, 1844; m. March 14, 1866, Tristram L. Webber.

Clara, b. June 17, 1849; d. June 20, 1868; unmarried.

Sarah Elizabeth, b. March 31, 1851; m. March 29, 1878, Niles P.
Johnson; d. April 6, 1898.

Martha Ellen, b. April 12, 1857; m. Nov. 23, 1888, William R. Ven-
tres.

Izates Charles, b. Aug. 26, 1858; m. Oct. 12, 1887, Mary E. Ven-
tres; d. Oct. 19, 1894.

Jonathan Coolidge, b. March. 24, 1860; m. April 15, 1886, Kittie O.
Lyman.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 93

8. CHARLOTTE GODING (7 Jonathan C., 6 Peter, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She is a college graduate, and resides in Dexter, Maine.

Her children —

Birdie, b. Sept. 18, 1868; d. in Dec, 1868.

Alice Clara, b. Aug. 10, 1869; m. June 5, 1895, Fred R. Wheeler.

Cecil Hartson, b. Dec. 20, 1870; m. Dec. 20, 1895, Clara Chambers,

who died Aug. 21, 1900.
Carrie Isabel, b. April 13, 1872; unmarried.
Coolidge Langdon, b. Aug. 28, 1873; d. Sept. 1873.
William Langdon, b. Oct. 29, 1875 ; unmarried.

Grace Lizzie, b. Feb. 1, 1877; m. Nov. 30, 1899, Horace L. Cyphers.
John Bertram, b. Nov. 26, 1878; unmarried.
Elsie Tiana, b. April 20, 1880; unmarried.
Ernest Eugene, b. Sept. 6, 1881 ; unmarried.
Rose Gertrude, b. Jan. 15, 1883; d. in 1887.
Horace Leroy, b. March 17, 1884; unmarried.
Jennie Lillian, b. March 20, 1886; unmarried.
Louisa Almira, b. Dec. 3, 1891.

8. SARAH ELIZABETH GODING (7 Jonathan C., 6 Peter,
5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She, with her husband, moved to Sierraville, Gal., on a
farm, where both died, he June 22, 1899, and where their chil-
dren still live.

Her children —

Anna Christina, b. March 24, 1879; m. in 1900, Warren Miller.
August Nicholaus, b. May 18, 1880; m. April 17, 1905, Dell Louise

Nichols.
Frank Andrew, b. March 9, 1884.
Floyd Peter, b. March 9, 1884.

8. MARTHA ELLEN GODING (7 Jonathan C., 6 Peter, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She is the proprietor of the Port Allegany Greenhouses,
where she is interested in cut flower designing. She has a
very extensive business in which she is successful. She is an
intelligent lady, with strong religious convictions, who has taken
a keen interest in the compilation of this genealogy with a single
idea as to its accuracy. Her husband is a whip butt and di-
mension stock manufacturer.

Her children^ —

William Izates, b. April 4, 1894.
Muriel Eliza, b. July 25, 1895.

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8. IZATES CHARLES GODING (7 Jonathan C., 6 Peter, 5
Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2' Henry, 1 Henry).

He was associated with his brother, J. C., in business until
his death, which was caused by typhoid fever.

His children —

Charles Ventres, b. July 26, 1888; d. Aug. 21, 1889.

Ernest Coolidge, b. Dec. 9, 1889.

Arthur Warren, b. May 21, 1890; d. Sept. 27, 1890.

8. JONATHAN COOLIDGE GODING (7 Jonathan C, 6
Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

This member of the family in 1880 moved to Pennsylvania, en-
gaging in the lumber business with McKean & Potter Company,
which he has carried on until the present time. Always interested
in public affairs, he has seen his adopted city develop in a very
healthy manner, due in part, at least, to his own efforts. At present
he is living on Rockdale Farm, one mile west from Port Allegany,
containing many hundred acres, which he is endeavoring to make
a model one. There he holds out a welcome to all members of the
Coding family. He is a trustee of Liberty Grange, No. 1182, and
of the First Baptist Church, of Port Allegany.

His children —

Leo Vivian, b. Feb. 14, 1887.

Pearl Gladys, b. May 12, 1891.

Marguerite, b. July 11, 1898.

Clarence Neil, b. April 17, 1901 ; d. May 26, 1901.

7. LOVEWELL GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was married in Portland, where his first two children were
born, and from which place he drove a stage to New Hampshire.
After the railroads were built — they destroyed the stage business —
he was ofifered a position as conductor on the line, which he
refused ; he purchased a farm in Danville, Maine, where he
died. While he reared a large family, giving them all a good
education, he left a valuable farm with money in the bank. Two of
his sons were in the 30th Maine regiment, serving through the war
of the Rebellion ; at the battle of Cane River, these two sons, Charles
and Alvin, carried Tristram Chase Coding from the field, thus sav-
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His children by the first wife —

George Henry, b. Aug. 24, 1838; m. 1st Sept. 9, 1861 Lizzie O. Pulsifer;

2d Sept. 2, 1866, Abbie L. Towers.
Harrison, b. Sept. 16, 1840; unmarried; d. June 2, 1869; he was a

farmer.
Charles, b. Dec. 27, 1842; m. in 1868, Emma Lane; d. Aug. 9, 1868; no

issue.
Alvin Leighton, b. Dec. 16, 1844; unmarried; d. May 13, 1868; a school

teacher.
William Stanley, b. June 14, 1848; unmarried; d. Oct. 10, 1869.
Joseph Sawyer, b. July 4, 1850; d. Dec. 3, 1866.
Horace Franklin, b. Jan. 25, 1854; unmarried; d. March 7, 1871.

His children by the second wife —

Charles Mariner, b. July 26, 1872; unmarried; a farmer.

Ira Coolidge, b. Feb. 9, 1874; m. June 2, 1902, Viola Abby Ross.

8. GEORGE HENRY GODING (7 Lovewell, 6 Peter, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In his younger days he followed the sea for a while, and, when
the country needed his services, he enlisted in Company G, 5th
Maine regiment; he was rejected by the recruiting surgeon as unfit
for the arduous duties of campaigning, shortly becoming a top roll
coverer in a cotton spinning mill. Always an ardent Mason, he is,
and has been for many years, secretary of the F. &. A, M. Lodge,
No. 35, while he is the author of a History of Cumberland Lodge,
F. & A. M., New Gloucester, Maine, which is one of the recognized
works of Masonry, To meet him is to meet a man, one who com-
mands the respect of all who know him. He now lives on his farm,
in Auburn, Maine.

His children by the second wife, none by the first —

Mary Elizabeth, b. June 26, 1867; m. Aug. 15, 1898, Arthur E. Muzzer.
Charles Alvin, b. Dec. 1, 1868; m. Nov. 2, 1898, Bertha E. Bangs; no

issue.
Lottie Mabel, b. May 24, 1870; unmarried.
Rose Royal, b. Nov. 2, 1873; unmarried.
Alroy Noyes, b. July 26, 1876; unmarried.

9. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (8 George H., 7 Lovewell, 6
Peter, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband is one of the firm of "J- W. Carter & Co.," shoe
manufacturers, of Nashville, Tenn., where they reside.

Her children —
George Aldrich, b. Nov. 2, 1903.

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8. IRA COOLIDGE CODING (7 Lovewell, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan
C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His early life was passed on his father's farm, where he assisted
in the ordinary work, and attended the local schools. After ac-
quiring a good education, he learned the trade of millwright, which,
for a number of years, he has been following in and near Ashcroft,
Dedham, Mass. He is a bright, scholarly, ambitious young man,
with plenty of pluck, one who is bound to be heard from. His wife,
who received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Boston Univer-
sity, is a charming lady, a delightful hostess, and a loving wife and
mother.

His children —

Stowell Coolidge, b. June 17, 1904.

6. JONAS CODING (5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2

Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born and married in Watertown, Mass., his wife being

a sister of Scarborough Parker, and moved to Maine, settling on

Moose Hill, in East Livermore, where he lived and died ; he left

his native State in the latter part of the nineteenth century. As

with the other members of the family who settled in Maine at an

early date, he introduced many varieties of apples and pears which

have made the State of Maine famous. His wife was born July

27, 1761.

His children —

Elizabeth, b. May 27, 1796; d. Sept. 15, 1808.

Amasa, b. July 23, 1797; m. 1st March 19, 1822, Mary Smith; 2d in

Dec, 1835, Mrs. Dorcas Rowe; d. Aug. 4, 1884.
Esther, b. Aug. 27, 1800; m. March 27, 1823, Daniel Wyman; d. July 23,

1885.
Augusta, b. May 10, 1801; m. Feb. 1, 1821, James Pike; d. June 2, 1871.
Jonas, b. Aug. 15, 1803; m. 1st June 28, 1830, Mary Pike; 2d Sept. 9,

1867, Mrs. Almira D. Barton ; d. Jan. 24, 1887.
Amos, b. July 26, 1806 ; m. Feb. 12, 1832, Lucinda Pike ; d. Oct. 6, 1867.
George, b. Aug. 15, 1808; m. Jan. 1, 1833, Betsy Bumpus; d. Sept. 14,

1876.
Elbridge Gerry, b. Oct. 5, 1811; d. Nov. 1, 1830; unmarried.
Parker, b. July 20, 1813 ; m. in May, 1837, Laura Ross ; d. in 1867.

7. AMASA CODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 Wil-

liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

After his marriage, he moved to Masardis, Maine, where his
family was reared, and many of his descendents now live.

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His children by the first wife —
Eliza Ann, b. Feb. 9, 1823; m. Oct. 21, 1841, Samuel Leavitt; d. Feb.

28, 1905.
Josephine, b. July 25, 1825; m. 1st April 10, 1847, James Thompson;

2d in May, isis, William Morrison ; d. Jan. 25, 1889.

William Parker, b. Jan. 22, 1828; m. June, 1865, Belinda Kallock; d.

Harriet Angeline, b. April 27, 1831; m. Jan. 1, 1855, Andrew Fuller

Smith.

Mary, b. March 7, 1833; m. , Sewell Thurston; d. July 4, 1890.

Elmira, b. March 4, 1835; m. , Daniel Wyman; d. Dec. 25, 1858.

His children by the second wife —

Amasa, b. Feb. 16, 1837; m. 1861, Emeline Smith; d. Aug. 24, 1894.
Louann Maria, b. in 1839; d. in Jan., 1849.

Llewellyn, b. Aug. 17, 1842; m. , Hannah M. Howes, who died May

17, 1905.

8. ELIZA ANN CODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Elsie, b. Sept. 29, 1842 ; m. Reuben Washburn.

George, b. June 24, 1844; unmarried; d. i

Josephine, b. May 25, 1846; m. Aug. 5, 1873, George W. Furbush.

Winfield Scott, b. March 4, 1848; m. Carrie Lovering.

Myra, b. June 28, 1852; m. in Jan., 1874, Henry Atkinson; d. June 30,

1879.
Edward, b. Feb. 8, 1854; d. Sept. 20, 1872.
Charles, b. June 19, 1856; m. Lizzie Severance.
Arthur, b. Jan. 1, 1859; unmarried.
Mary Eliza, b. April 18, 1862 ; m. Patrick B. Lee.
Oliver, b. Dec. 8, 1866; unmarried.

8. JOSEPHINE CODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4

William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her first husband died October 10, 1859, the second March
17, 1897.

Her children by the first husband, none by the second —

Edwin, b. Feb. 25, 1852; m. Dec. 24, 1878, Zelopha B. Reed.
Charles, b. Jan. 31, 1856 ; d. Feb. 2, 1861.

Josephine, b. April 4, 1857; m. 1st June 7, 1881, George C. Reed; 2d
June 30, 1894, Frank M. Curtiss.

8. WILLIAM PARKER CODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born and always lived in Masardis, Maine. Some years
ago he fell from a wagon, from the effects of which he died.

98 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

His children —

George; m. Abbie Kalloch.

William; m. Kalloch.

Nettie ; m. Tilley.

Maria.

Verda; m. Chandler.

Felix.

8. HARRIET ANGELINE GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jon-
athan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She is a bright, well preserved lady, who has materially aided
in preparing this data. Her husband was from Strong, Maine, but
they have lived in Masardis for many years.

Her children —

Alice Frances, b. Oct. 3, 1855 ; d. May 26, 1859.

Edwin Manley, b. Sept. 12, 1858; m. in 1878, Mina Mitchell; d. May

17, 1900.
Addie Frances, b. Sept. 21, 1860; d. Jan. 16, 1863.
Clara, b. Dec. 13, 1862 ; d. Jan. 1, 1863.

Lincoln Stevens, b. Nov. 28, 1864; m. in 1886, Emma Lambert.
William Irving, b. April 9, 1867 ; m. Aug. 21, 1897, Clara Hoyt.
George Franklin, b. Feb, 21, 1871; d. July 21, 1902; unmarried.

8. MARY GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .

She was born in Masardis, Maine, where she was married, soon
after moving to Ashland, Maine, where she died.

Her children —

Addie; m. John Young.

Charles.

Edwin.

Bert.

Mary.

Frank.

8. ELMIRA GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She died shortly after the birth of her child.

Her children —
Arthur; died at about 6 or 7 years of age, of diphtheria.

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8. AMASA GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Harris Estabrook.
Clarence.
Eda.
Ina.
Louise.
Ivan.

8. LLEWELLYN GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C.,

4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Masardis, Maine, where he always lived, on
the old homestead. His life has been such as the farmer usually
lives, full of contentment, his children around him, with plenty of
this world's goods to satisfy his wants, and preserving the respect
of his fellow townsmen. He is now proud of being made a grand-
father by the advent of Virginia T. Porter, who was born February
1, 1905.

His children —

Wallace, b. Dec. 16, 1861 ; d. Dec. 6, 1862.

Rosa Louann, b. Feb. 2, 1863; m. July 10, 1884, George S. Clayton; d.
Oct. 25, 1888.

George Warren, b. Jan. 9, 1865 ; m. July 29, 1887, Laura Clark.

Charles Wallace, b. Nov. 28, 1866; m. July 5, 1891, Mary A. Sawyer.

Lucy Anna, b. Nov. 18, 1867; m. May 31, 1887, Richard Hart.

Edwin A., b. Nov. 12, 1870; m. Aug. 29, 1896, Minnie Clark.

Edna A., b. Nov. 12, 1870; m. Jan. 10, 1890, George S. Clayton.

Frederic L., b. Jan. 9, 1874; m. Aug. 12, 1903, Josephine Rowley.

Martha A., b. May 18, 1877; m. Sept. 5, 1896, Horace K. Saunders.

Eunice E., b. April 21, 1880; m. June 6, 1901, Hayward L. Hawkins.

Arthur H., b. April 3, 1884; m. Sept. 18, 1904, Carrie L Murphy.

9. ROSA LOUANN GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas,

5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
William, b. April 24, 1888; d. Sept. 20, 1893.

9. GEORGE WARREN GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6
Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
He was born in Masardis, Maine. After reaching his majority
he went to California, where he entered the carpenter business. He
is now foreman of bridge carpenters for one of the railways of that
State, and resides in Healdsburg. He is a master workman who
has the ability to govern men, hence his services are always in
demand.

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His children —

Mabel Rose, b. Nov. 16, 1888; unmarried.
Ralph Edwin, b. May 31, 1890; d. Jan. 23, 1891.
Blaine Clark, b. Sept. 7, 1891.

9. CHARLES WALLACE GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6
Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

His children —

Mary E., b. Aug. 13, 1892.
Lucy H., b. Dec. 16, 1894.
Ivy M., b. Oct. 7, 1897.
Tessie A., b. Feb. 26, 1900.
Louis A., b. Dec. 29, 1902.

9. LUCY ANNA GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

Her children —

Estella M., b. June 16, 1888; m. April IS, 1904, Jacob Porter.

Charles W., b. Feb. 17, 1891.

Herbert H., b. Nov. 15, 1893.

Alice M., b. April 2, 1895.

Clive v., b. Aug. 25, 1898.

Eunice H., b. May 1, 1900.

Myrtle K, b. July 7, 1901.

Pearl R., b. March 16, 1905.

9. EDWIN A. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —

Jennie B., b. March 21, 1897.
Marion I., b. Aug. 20, 1899.
Grace Lenore, b. June 22, 1901.
Edwin A., b. Jan. 4, 1903.
Kenneth W., b. June 26, 1905.

9. EDNA A. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Alma M., b. Nov. 6, 1891.
George L., b. Jan. 12, 1893.
Hazel M., b. July 30, 1894.
John A., b. Oct. 31, 1895.
Irvin M., b. Oct. 27, 1899.
Fred L., b. May 15, 1900.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY loi

9. MARTHA A. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —

Vera, b. March 24, 1897,
Byril, b. August, 1902.

9. EUNICE E. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Pearl H., b. Jan. 30, 1902 ; d. Sept. 10, 1904.

9. ARTHUR H. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
Reginald L., b. Feb. 1, 1905.

7. ESTHER GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

One writes of her: "She was a wonderfully good woman,
benevolent and kind, and a saint on earth, the world being better
for her having lived." What better could be said of any one ? She
lived in Mt. Vernon.

Her children —

Elizabeth, b. Feb. 14, 1824 ; m. Abram Smith ; d. Nov. 2, 1890.

Susan, b. Oct. 24, 1825 ; m. 1st Solon Davenport ; 2d Peter Albee.

Emeline, b. Dec. 11, 1827; m. George Carr.

Charles, b. April 23, 1830; m. Dianthia Carr,

Daniel, b. June 15, 1832; m. 1st Elmira Coding (see 6 Amasa) ; 2d (?)

Esther, b. Nov. 23, 1835; m. 1st Mr. Day; 2d Jonathan Rolph; d. in

1895.
John, b. June 23, 1838; m. 1st Annie Trask; 2d Eldora Barker; d. Sept.

2, 1905.
*Parker Coding, b. April 21, 1840; m. Jan. 29, 1864, Violanta Rollins; d.

April 12, 1906.
Uroxa, b. April 10, 1842; unmarried.

7. AUGUSTA GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3

William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband belonged to Livermore Falls, and lived in Jay
and Wilton, Maine; he died about 1875, at the home of his son,
Jonas, in Livermore Falls. James and Sylviro live in Fayette,
William in Mt. Vernon.

* Parker Coding was in the civil war.

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Her children —

Seth Bemus, b. Jan. 14, 1821; d. June 2, 1848; unmarried.

Cornelius, b. Dec. 26, 1823; d. March 14, 1837.

Esther Ann, b. Jan. 24, 1826; m. March 29, 1851, Enoch L. Farrington;

d. June 2, 1900.
Mariah Augusta, b. Sept. 1, 1827; m. March 11, 1847, WilHam A.

Walker.
Miranda Dudley, b. July 12, 1829; m. Feb. 27, 1847, Benjamin C. Cum-

mings ; d. Nov. 7, 1852.
William Snow, b. Oct. 18, 1831 ; m. 1st Feb. 23, 1856, Nancy Morrill ; 2d

Miss Campbell.
Jonas Coding, b. Sept. 5, 1833; m. May 16, 1858, Lucretia Smith.
James Monroe, b. July 12, 1836; m. Aminiah Walker.
Lucinda Eliza, b. July 15, 1839; m. Feb. 8, 1857, Lorenzo D. Hustin.
Sylviro Viranus, b. Dec. 1, 1841; m. March 20, 1869, Mary Bisbee; d.

Dec. 3, 1901.

7. JONAS GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

For many years he lived in Farmington, Maine, where he died.
His son, Zeri, went to Minnesota, and was in the carriage manu-
facturing business for a time, then moved to Kansas. His first wife
died in June, 1862. He was a farmer.

His children —

Joseph Alfred, b. June 8, 1831; m. Nov. 22, 1871, Lucy L Crockett; d.

Nov. 10, 1893.
Zeri Pike, b. Sept. 4, 1833 ; unmarried ; d. Jan. 3, 1867.
Amasa, b. June 10, 1836 ; unmarried ; d. Jan. 31, 1903.
Mary Roselia, b. Nov. 16, 1841 ; m. April 10, 1863, Allen Howard ; d.

Jan. 21, 1867.
Jonas Nathan, b. Nov. 4, 1845; m. Dec. 11, 1870, Lenora Butterfield.

8. JOSEPH ALFRED GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan

C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He went to Minnesota, in 1858, settling on a homestead in Mc-
Leod county, which he made his home until the War of the Re-
bellion started. He enlisted at Ft. Ridgley, where the settlers were
defending themselves against the Indians, in Company B, 4th Min-
nesota regiment, serving as quartermaster sergeant, and was in the
siege of Vicksburg, under General Sherman. His health failing,
he was discharged, and traveled for many years hoping to regain
it. He sold his home, removing to Dassel, Minn., and married a
Virginia lady, residing there until his death, his widow and younger
son remaining.

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His children —
Alma Edith, b. Feb. 20, 1873; m. Jan. 28, 1891, Orrin W. Topping.
Harry Lee, b. Dec. 24, 1881 ; m. Jan. 1, 1903, Edna Massey ; no issue.
Guy Crockett, b. July 19, 1892.

9. ALMA EDITH CODING (8 Joseph A., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
She is a bright lady, who has great interest in her father's
family history. She, with her brothers, was educated in the Dassel
public schools, and after finishing there taught for two years. Her
brother, Harry, is in business at Milan, Minn., while she resides
in Ironwood, Mich.

Her children —
Raymond Harold, b. Aug. 11, 1892.
Forrest Herbert, b. May 11, 1894.
Estella Louise, b. March 13, 1901.

8. AM AS A CODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
He served three years, during the civil war, in Company A, 3d

regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry.

8. MARY ROSELLA CODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan
C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Walter, b. in Oct., 1864; d. Jan. 31, 1867.

8. JONAS NATHAN CODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan

C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was married at Bean's Corner, his wife belonging to Jay,
Maine, and settled in Livermore Falls, where he conducted a farm
and operated a wheelwright shop, for many years. His health fail-
ing, he moved to Topsham, where his daughters live, and he will
make his future home. His wife has made every effort to complete
the record of this branch, for which all owe her a debt of gratitude.
Both are highly respected.

His children —
Roselia Lillian, b. Jan. 9, 1872; m. Dec. 29, 1892, George A. Wardwell;

no issue.
Elva Almira, b. Sept. 18, 1875; m. Sept. 11, 1897, Frank C. Barker.
Leola Genevieve, b. Sept. 30, 1891.

9. ROSELIA LILLIAN CODING (8 Jonas N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonas,

5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Willis Harold, b. Nov. 29, 1905.

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GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

9. ELVA ALMIRA GODING (8 Jonas N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

Her children —
Louis Whitcomb, b. Dec. 24, 1900.
Madaline Ethylen, b. Oct. 13, 1902.

7. AMOS GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Owning and managing a fine farm in Dryden, Maine, he was
also a stone mason, some splendid examples of his handicraft are
still to be seen in the vicinity. When the railway was projected
through the town, he immediately initiated a movement among his
fellow townsmen for its completion, investing heavily by purchas-
ing its bonds. He did not believe that the road would be a financial
success, but felt that it would indirectly enhance the value of real
estate, and be a convenience to the people. Ever ready to take a
leading part in every public movement, he always subscribed
freely if funds were required. But the chief question that occu-
pied his thoughts was the upbuilding of the public schools, and
advancing the standard of education, which were realized in the
completion of the college at Dryden. His children were all finely
educated, many of them teachers, some of whom have risen to
high positions in life. While his influence for good was recognized
during his life, its effect will last for ages.

Of the early years of Amos Coding we have little record, ex-
cept such as is incident to all newly settled regions. The time de-
voted to study was mostly in the winter months, and the cold two
miles' walk to school over Moose Hill was one of the memories
of his childhood. After a few years' work among relations in
Maine, he went to Quincy, Mass., and became interested in the
granite business. He married Lucinda Pike, of East Livermore,
in 1832. He worked at Hollowell, and there met with a painful ac-
cident, causing him months of suffering.

After his recovery, he purchased a lot of land in Jay, Maine.
With the same perseverance and energy noticeable all through his
life, he soon had smooth fields, comfortable buildings, orchards and
good roads. He was determined his children should have every
advantage possible to fit them for useful citizens. He connected
himself with educational, agricultural and political societies.

In early manhood he joined the "Second Free Will" Baptist

Church. He had no "sectarian spirit," his influence was for good.

"The White House" was a favorite resort for old and young,

and the first day of June was called "Children's Day." Perhaps

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Nathaniel Coding.

Ruth Goding.

Charles Brooks Coding.

John Brooks Coding.

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there are some old soldiers who still remember the farmer who
came to camp at Augusta with his wagon load of fruit, and his
invitation to every soldier to help themselves, which was a glad
greeting to the homesick boys.

His oldest son, Gerry, was buried in his suit of "blue," in New
York. His favorite daughter died soon after. These served to
shorten his life, and after six weeks of intense suffering died
October 6, 1867, in the home he had builded, surrounded by wife,
children and grandchildren.

His children —

Mary Elizabeth, b. June 3, 1832; m. April 3, 1855, Isaac Bean.

Gerry Parker, b. Dec. 10, 1835; m. April 15, 1859, Mary S. Keep; d.
Feb. 23, 1864.

Emma Lucinda, b. March 30, 1838; d. Feb. 1, 1843.

Melvina Leonore, b. Oct. 16, 1840; m. July 4, 1859, Samuel H. Small;
d. July 11, 1864.

Florilla Barker, b. Aug. 16, 1842; m. May 3, 1866, Gustavus Pease; d.
April 12, 1888.

Celinda Eldridge, b. Feb. 17, 1844; m. May 16, 1872, Sylvanus W. Bur-
bank.

Joseph Augustus, b. Feb. 2, 1848; m. May 14, 1872, Sarah Elizabeth
Noble.

George Amos, b. Sept. 16, 1852 ; m. Sept. 5, 1878, Alice Rachel Magrew.

8. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She attended the schools of Jay, and the high school at Chester,
Maine, afterward teaching a number of terms with excellent suc-
cess in schools, with a very large attendance. Bright and intelli-
gent, she has continued her interest in the earlier work, reading
only the best books. Her memory is still good, she being able to
supply much of the data used here. Kindly, hospitable, interest-
ing, she has done her work and has done it well. Her husband is
a very genial gentlemen, who has a fine farm on which is a black-
smith and wagon shop. Her son, Walter, lives on the farm, both
he and his estimable wife doing all in their power to make the
stranger comfortable.

Her children —

Hattie Lucinda, b. May 11, 1858; m. April 4, 1891, Horace Peirce.
Lora Elizabeth, b. Aug. 1, 1860; m. Nov. 9, 1876, Rosalvin Robbins.
Sherman Isaac, b. Jan. 7, 1865 ; m. Minnie Averill.
Walter Dearborn, b. Feb. 7, 1867; m. May 18, 1897, Dora Pike.
Celinda Lavina, b. Jan. 17, 1869; m. Nov. 28, 1895, Fred Pike.

io6 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY

8. GERRY PARKER CODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan

C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He enlisted in the 28th Maine regiment, was sent to the hos-
pital, in New York, where he died. His wife later married Otis
Sewell, of Wilton, Maine. Prior to the war he was a farmer. Es-
tella's husband was a member of the Maine Legislature.

His children —
Jessie, b. Jan. 18, 1860; m. Nov. 27, 1877, Willis N. Sewell.
Estella Frances, b. Feb. 15, 1862; m. Dec. 25, 1901, Hon. Newell Knol-
ton ; no issue.

9. JESSIE GODING (8 Gerry P., 7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan

C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Herbert Willis, b. Oct. 26, 1878; unmarried.
Gertrude, b. Feb. 4, 1880; m. 1st Nov. 5, 1898, Mr. Finney; 2d Sept. 18,

1904, Vernon Young.
Dana Oliver, b. Nov. 25, 1882; unmarried.

8. MELVINA LEONORE GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her eldest son is a professor in the State Normal School, Osh-
kosh, Wisconsin, her youngest being a jeweler.

Her children —
Maurice Herman, b. March 18, 1860; m. Dec. 30, 1903, Lillian J. Cox.
Melvina Arvilla, b. Sept. 8, 1862; m. Dec. 27, 1884, Dr. Victor Merritt.
Charles Gerry, b. May 10, 1864; m.

8. FLORILLA BARKER GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her early married life was passed on a farm; after her death
her husband moved to Bath, Maine, where he is employed in the
post office.

Her children —

Lester William, b. April 29, 1867 ; m. April 28, 1905, Bertha Cummings.

Minnie Florilla, b. Sept. 2, 1868; unmarried.

John Arnold, b. Nov. 14, 1869.

Gustavus Warren, b. June 15, 1871 ; m. April 13, 1902, Bessie Clark.

Roger Leon, b. March 19, 1875 ; m. March 28, 1897, Olive Small.

Irving, b. Sept. 11, 1876; unmarried.

Sarah Lucinda, b. Sept. 2, 1881 ; unmarried.

8. CELINDA ELDRIDGE GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Mrs. Burbank resides in Livermore Falls, Maine. She is an
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ance in supplying data for this work. Her husband, formerly a
prominent business man of Livermore Falls, through ill health has
been compelled to desist from labor. '

Her children —

Elzada Celinda, b. Aug. 29, 1873 ; m. May 26, 1900, David Collins.
Herbert Weston, b. June 30, 1875; m. Aug. 4, 1903, Julia M. Gamache.
Orah Josiah, b. Jan. 19, 1877; m. Nov. 23, 1903, Jennie A. Wheeler.
Thomas Angelo, b. April 20, 1879; m. Jan. 30, 1901, Maud B. Pratt.
Harold Gerry, b. June 12, 1881 ; d. Dec. 27, 1892.
Josiah Franklin, b. June 27, 1888.

8. JOSEPH AUGUSTUS GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-

than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Jay, Maine, working on his father's farm and
attending the town school for some years, later entering on a course
of study at the State Normal School, at Farmington. From that
institution he was graduated in June, 1868, teaching for several
years in the schools of Maine and Illinois, in 1882 being elected
superintendent of schools for Mercer county, in the latter State.
Still moving westward, he reached South Dakota in 1889, soon after
being elected cashier of the Bank of Canton. Realizing that he was
now qualified for action in a larger sphere, he became identified
with extensive corporations, at the present time being secretary-
treasurer of the Petersburg Lumbering and Manufacturing Com-
pany of Petersburg, Alaska, also manager of the store department
of the W. P. & Y. Railway, with headquarters at Skaguay, Alaska.
In the prime of life occupying high positions, the future is full of
promise for him. A worthy son of an honored sire. The husband
of his daughter, Delia, after graduating from the University of
Minnesota, entered upon the practice of law.

His children —

Lena, b. July 3, 1873; m. Aug. 26, 1896, William J. MacMurtry.
Clara, b. June 6, 1875 ; m. July 18, 1899, John R. Van Cleve.
Bertha, b. Aug. 2, 1877 ; m. March 2, 1903, A. Stanley Bishoprick.
Delia, b. March 26, 1879; m. June 14, 1902, Homer W. Stevens; no

issue.
Maurice Ray, b. Aug. 6, 1881 ; unmarried. An engineer.
Joseph Arthur, b. June 14, 1888. A student.

9. LENA GODING (8 Joseph A., 7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan

C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband is Greek instructor, and dean of Yankton Col-
lege, Yankton, S. D.

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Her children —
Elizabeth, b. Nov. 14, 1899.
Wilfred Arthur, b. June 5, 1901.
Herbert, b. Sept. 2, 1904.

9. CLARA GODING (8 Joseph A., 7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan
C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her husband is master mechanic of the Alaska Central Rail-

^^y- Her children-
Charlotte, b. June 8, 1900.
Margaret, b. March 14, 1904.

9. BERTHA GODING (8 Joseph A., 7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her husband is in the lumber business.

Her children —

Stanley, b. May 2, 1904.

8. GEORGE AMOS GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born and educated in Jay, Maine. Realizing that the
opportunities were much greater in the west, he early located there,
engaging in the butcher business in Aledo, and Viola, Illinois, where
he has reared his family, giving each of his children a good educa-
tion, and is now independent. His son, Gerry, is in the United
States army, having enlisted from Fort Riley, Kansas, January 2,
1905. His wife is a native of Viola,

His children —
Mark Alton, b. Sept. 4, 1879; m. Jan. 25, 1905, Susanna B. Stancliff.
Gerry Ozro, b. Nov. 17, 1881 ; unmarried.
James Franklin, b. Aug. 4, 1884; d. July 25, 1885.
Neva Margaret, b. Feb. 19, 1886; unmarried.
Homer George, b. April 19, 1890.
Ruth Alice, b. Oct. 18, 1892.

7. GEORGE GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

He was born on Moose Hill, East Livermore, Maine, and mar-
ried in the same county, moving to Lowell, Mass., in 1838. He
was in the employ of the Lowell Bleachery Company for 18 years,
and on severing his connection with that company, established a
business of manufacturing oakum, which he conducted until his
mill was destroyed by fire. He then embarked in the contracting
business, which he followed until his death, in Lowell. His wife
was born June 30, 1812, and died November 15, 1884,

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His children —

Elbridge Gerry, b. Feb. 1, 1834; m. Oct. 25, 1878, Lucy A. Huntoon.
George Gancelo, b. Aug. 28, 1836; m. 1st Feb. 13, 1870, Nancy P. Wil-
liams; 2d Dec. 22, 1872, Lydia A. Williams.
William Wallace, b. Jan. 2, 1843 ; d. Aug. 25, 1844.
Susan W. (adopted), b. Aug. 18, 1845; m. March 10, 1863, A. W. Carll.

8. ELBRIDGE GERRY GODING (7 George, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 WilHam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In his youth, Elbridge spent his summers on coasting and fish-
ing vessels, attending the schools during the winters. On March 17,
1852, he commenced his first long voyage, going to California via
Cape Horn, where he spent a few months at the mines. Continu-
ing a seafaring life until November, 1866, he visited Europe thir-
teen times, six voyages around Cape Horn, six times around the
Cape of Good Hope, crossed the equator twenty-five times, and
visited many parts of China, India and Australia, attaining the
position of chief officer. He then served his time as apprentice to
the plasterers' trade, which he followed until 1876, when he moved
to Seattle, Wash., where he married, and engaged in steamboating.
He followed in that line for more than twenty years, has been cap-
tain and owner of two steamers, and captain of many others. Sev-
eral years ago he became interested in shipbuilding, in which he
has been very successful. He has no children.

8. GEORGE GANCELO GODING (7 George, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In 1856 George left his home for Illinois, where, in Adams and
Jo Davies counties, he passed the following three years, then start-
ing for Pike's Peak. In the fall of 1859 he reached Texas and en-
gaged in farming and stock raising. When the War of the Re-
bellion started, in 1861, he cast his fortunes with the South and
enlisted in the Confederate army, serving four years. He was in
many hard fought battles, but was not wounded nor captured, al-
though his clothes were pierced with bullets, and on one occasion
the top of his hat was cut off by a cannon ball. At the close of
the war he returned to Grayson county, Texas, and engaged in
freighting and stock raising, which he has since followed, together
with bee keeping and insurance.

His children by the first wife —

Nancy P., b. Dec. 14, 1870; m. Dec. 18, 1892, L. A. Brown; d. Jan. 15,
1871.

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His children by the second wife —
Mary Elizabeth, b. Sept. 13, 1873; m. Feb. 20, 1898, F. M. Foster.
Sallie F., b. July 10, 1875; unmarried.
Eula v., b. Aug. IS, 1877; unmarried.
Stella S., b. Dec. 2, 1878; d. Feb. 14, 1880.
An infant, b. Dec. 2, 1878; d. Dec. 2, 1878.
Nora G., b. Dec. 7, 1880; m. Dec. 15, 1901, J. U. Hughes.

9. NANCY P. GODING (8 George G., 7 George, 6 Jonas, 5
Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband is the proprietor of a blacksmith shop.

Her children —
Nelson G.
Floyd.
Fred.
Ramon.
Pauline.

9. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (8 George G., 7 George, 6
Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 WilHam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

^^ Her husband is a dentist and resides in Leonard, Texas. They
have no children.

9. NORA G. GODING (8 George G., 7 George, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona-
than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her husband is a farmer.

Her children —
Jewel.

7. PARKER GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He moved to Illinois about 1840, and settled 14 miles east of
Quincy, where he engaged in farming and stock raising until 1856,
when he moved to Jo Davies county to enter commercial life ; after
three years he moved to Texas, following the same business until
1860, when he returned to Warren, Illinois, where he died. His
wife died in 1879, aged 68.

His children —

Henry West, b. Jan. 14, 1838; m. Sept. 13, 1868, Ella Field; d. in Sept.,

1903.
Jonas, b. Jan. 14, 1840; m. Feb. 28, 1862, Sarah A. Conley.
Marcellus, b. Jan., 1849 ; d. in 1874.
Luther, b. June 1, 1854; (was murdered in 1879.)
George, b. in 1856; died in infancy.

GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY m

8. HENRY WEST CODING (7 Parker, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C,

4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Livermore, Maine, going to Warren, in 1856,
where he soon joined the Baptist Church, of which he was deacon
for many years. He held the office of superintendent of the Sunday
School, chorister, trustee, teacher of the Bible class, leader of the
prayer meeting, "and was always true and faithful, whether there
were few or many to stand by." He enlisted in Company K, 96th
Illinois Volunteers, in 1862, and served three years, being discharged
as 1st sergeant. He was slightly wounded in the battle of Look-
out Mountain, and was spoken of by his comrades as a brave and
faithful soldier. He was an aggressive abolitionist, risking his
life to uphold its principles. After the war he taught school for
several years, was collector of taxes, and baggage master of the
Illinois Central Railway for fifteen years. His wife and family
survive him.

His children —

Burton Field, b. ; d. Sept. 22, 1883; unmarried.

Myra Lute, b. ; died in infancy.

George Ernest.
Myron Lyman.
Ella Bessie.

8. JONAS CODING (7 Parker, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Illinois, living in that State for many years.
He is now a well-to-do farmer, residing in Viola, Neb., where he
is highly respected and esteemed.

His children —

Laura, b. Dec. 10, 1862; d. Sept. 19, 1902.

Henry, b. July 14, 1864.

John Conley, b. March 12, 1867.

Eva, b. Dec, 1869.

Parker, b. Aug. 5, 1874; died in infancy.

Jonas, b. April 3, 1876.

Mattie, b. Feb. 12, 1879.

Luther L., b. July 1, 1884.

6. SPENCER CODING (5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Watertown, Mass., and married in Jay, Maine,
having gone to that town with his father. He walked from Water-
town to Maine, his wife riding on a horse beside him; and after
reaching there he attempted to reclaim some wild land, but seeing

112 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

that too much valuable time was lost he purchased an improved
farm in Livermore, Maine, where his children were born and the
rest of his days were passed. He was a successful farmer. He
was a deeply religious man, a Baptist, who frequently filled the
pulpit in the absence of the regular pastor. Universally respected,
he departed this life, having fought a good fight and kept the faith.

His children —
Hannah, b. March 3, 1797; m. Nov. 20, 1823, Nathaniel Harmon; d. Feb.

3, 1897.
Zebulon, b. Feb. 24, 1899; m. 1st in 1828, Mary Ann Young; 2d Syrena

Killbreth, in 1855; d. Feb. 3, 1875.
Rhoda, b. in 1801; d. in 1801.
Rhoda, b. Jan. 9, 1802; m. Sept. 19, 1826, Asa Coding (see 7 Asa) ; d.

Jan. 2, 1839.
Esther Lovewell, b. Jnue 24, 1804; m. May 1, 1825, Granville Child; d.

May 27, 1898.
Richard Rawson, b. July 17, 1806; m. Feb. 21, 1829; Betsy Beals; d.

Sept. 22, 1846.
Samuel Merrill, b. Oct. 17, 1810; unmarried; d. in Aug., 1836.
Daniel, b. March 24, 1814; m. April 30, 1843, Mary Stetson; d. March

27, 1899.
Charles, b. March 20, 1816 ; drowned June 24, 1843 ; unmarried.
Jane M., b. Sept. 2, 1821; d. May 1, 1886; unmarried.

7. HANNAH GODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

After Hannah was married they settled in Livermore, Maine,
on a farm; but at the outbreak of the war they moved to Brocton,
Mass., living there eight years, then returning to Maine, settling
in Auburn, Canton and Livermore, in turn. In the latter place her
husband died, December 27, 1884, the date of his birth being No-
vember 8, 1793. After his death she returned to Brocton, residing
with her daughter, Martha, until her death. She joined the Baptist
Church in 1810, and had a clear recollection of the War of 1812.
She was an earnest reader of the Bible and other books, and nearly
up to the time of her death was physically well, her intellect un-
impaired, with an ever ready speech. Samuel was a manufacturer
of sash, doors and blinds, and was a sutler in the army; he was
also a hotel manager, having a restaurant at the World's Fair, at
St. Louis. Persia served in a Massachusetts regiment during the
Rebellion, then was in the silver mines of Nevada, retiring wealthy.
Alpheus served in a Massachusetts regiment as captain, afterward
being high sheriff in Plymouth, Mass., for many years. Levi en-
listed in an independent company, in Chicago, serving three months
in the War of the Rebellion ; after serving the period of his enlist-

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ment, he returned to his native State and re-enlisted in the 29th
Maine regiment as second lieutenant, being promoted for gallantry
to first lieutenant, then to captain, eventually becoming major. She
brought up a bright, intelligent family, and passed away at almost
100 years of age, her life being made up of noble deeds.

Her children —

Sarah, b. Oct. 6, 1824; d. April 15, 1825.

Mary Frances, b. Jan. 8, 1826; m. Nov. 20, 1842, Jonathan Chenery; d.
June 22, 1886; he d. July 16, 1888.

Alpheus King, b. May 31, 1827; m. 1st Dec. 16, 1848, Leonora Smith;
2d July 16, 1888, Clara S. Bates ; d. July 23, 1904.

Samuel Bickford, b. Oct. 15, 1828; m. 1st March 20, 1851, Mercy A.
Jones; 2d Aug. 14, 1866, Lydia W. French.

Persia Bickford, b. July 9, 1831 ; m. 1st Sept. 15, 1856, Lydia P. Black-
well; 2d Oct. 2, 1897, Sarah B. Maxim; d. Jan. 18, 1892.

Martha Bickford, b. Feb. 13, 1835; m. March 15, 1864, Harrison Morse;
d. June 26, 1903.

Levi Walker, b. Dec. 17, 1837; m. Aug. 14, 1866, Lucretia G. Chenery;
d. May 4, 1876.

7. ZEBULON GODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3

William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He is a well known farmer of Livermore, Maine, where he
lived and died, respected by all.

His children by the first wife —
Ann Augusta, b. Sept. 10, 1829; m. July 17, 1879, Daniel Walters; d.

in March, 1884; no issue.
Arabelle Rawson, b. Sept. 13, 1831 ; m. March 1, 1860, Elijah W. Dolley.
Mary Elizabeth, b. Aug. 23, 1832; m. in 1852, Nelson W. Richardson;

d. Oct. 12, 1883.
Roscoe Green, b. Aug. 23, 1835; m. Nov, 22, 1863, Ella M. Gibbs; d.

June 23, 1894.

His children by the second wife —
Estella, b. Sept. 16, 1856; d. Nov. 16, 1858.

8. ARABELLE RAWSON GODING (7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 5

Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

After her marriage, with her husband she went to California,
during the gold excitement, and lived for several years in a mining
town in Sierra county. In 1876 they purchased a farm in Artesia,
in the southern part of the State, also establishing a meat market.
In 1892 they moved to Whittier where they now reside. Her son,
Leland, is the proprietor of a meat market in Long Beach, Cal.,
where he enjoys a large and growing trade, while his brother, Wil-
mer, is in a similar business in Whittier.

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Her children —
Elroy Stanford, b. June 1, 1862; d. Nov. 16, 1884; unmarried.
Leland Forest, b. Sept. 22, 1867; m. March 12, 1891, Mary E. Pearce.
Wilmer Morton, b. Dec. 23, 1872; m. Jan. 25, 1898, Harriet Thurman.

8. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .
Her husband was the proprietor of a farm on which market
vegetables were a specialty, in Westbrook, Maine, leaving a splen-
did inheritance to his children.

Her children —

Clara Isabel, b. Nov. 28, 1854; m. in 1879, Arthur C. Frost.

Cora Elizabeth, b. Dec. 17, 1856; m. in 1879, Sumner C. Dennett.

Helen Marr, b. Dec. 23, 1860; m. in 1884, Fred O. Frost.

Mabelle Florence, b. April 6, 1865; m. in 1899, Edwin W. Richardson;

d. in 1903.
Walter N., b. May 28, 1868 ; m. in 1894, Maude L. Weld.
Winnifred P., b. May 5, 1872; d. Dec. 16, 1879.

8. ROSCOE GREEN GODING (7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 5 Jona-

than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

For many years he was a very successful general store keeper
at Livermore Corner, Maine ; some years before his death his place
of business was destroyed by fire, in which the family records of
Spencer were burned. His wife has very kindly supplied the data
required.

His children —
Mary Ann, b. Nov. 22, 1865; m. Sept. 12, 1892, Ellis Dunham.
Ernest Adelbert, b. Nov. 27, 1869; m. May 2, 1892, Adeline Jones; no
issue.

9. MARY ANN GODING (8 Roscoe G., 7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer,

5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Her husband is in the plumbing business in Stamford, Conn.
He is studying theology, preparing for the ministry.

Her children —
Vesta Ellen, b. April 10, 1896.
Roscoe Coding, b. May 28, 1898.
Ella May, b. March 11, 1901.
Rebecca Milicent, b. Oct. 25, 1902.

7. ESTHER LOVEWELL GODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C,

4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was a farmer and stock dealer of Livermore,
Maine. The following sons were in the War of the Rebellion:

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"5

Henry O. died in a military hospital. Harrison was a soldier.
George V. served in Company K, 2d Maine Cavalry. Her son,
Lucius, was also in the war. She was a kindly lady, loved by her
neighbors, and lived to an extreme age, her faculties being retained
almost to the last.

Her children —

Edwin Bertram, b. in 1826; m. 1st Melissa Davis; 2d Dec. 31, 1874,

Mary O. Wing.
Henry Oscar, b. in 1829; m. Rowena Wing; died during the war.
Clarinda, b. Jan. 1, 1829; m. 1st Dec. 31, 1847, John Putnam; 2d Levi

Adkins ; d. May 22, 1888.
Louisa Merrill, b. Oct. 30, 1830; m. July 3, 1855, John Coding (see 7

John).
Lucius Lorin, b. in 1833 ; unmarried ; killed in the battle of Cold Harbor.
Charles Washburn, b. July 11, 1835; m. Rosella Rowe; d. Jan. 1, 1881.
Martha Maria, b. in 1836; m. 1st Nelson Robbins ; 2d Charles Coombs.
Elizabeth Ann, b. Aug. 16, 1837; m. Oct. 6, 1855, Aaron S. Larrabee;

he died June 25, 1904.
. Harrison, b. in 1840; unmarried; d. in California.

George Vinton, b. Jan. 10, 1842; m. in 1865, Frances Hopkins; d. Oct.

31, 1865.
Granville Fitchland, b. April 16, 1843; m. Oct. 20, 1861, Viola B. Wing.
Daniel, b. in 1844; d. in 1853.
Esther Jane, b. May 14, 1846; m. Sept. 26, 1862, George Gordon.

7. RICHARD RAWSON CODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a farmer, of Livermore, Maine, although he had a long
experience in military affairs. He was in the Florida War and
was one of those who enlisted to protect the northeastern boundary,
when that trouble was on, and later was on a man-of-war. While
in service he was thrown from a horse and so disabled that he was
discharged, drawing a pension of $8.00 per month afterward. After
his death his wife was given a land warrant for 160 acres of land.
Three times he received an honorable discharge for serving his
country.

His children —

Ludolphus, b. Sept. 19, 1830; d. Feb. 10, 1849; unmarried.

Martin, b. Feb. 15, 1833; m. Feb. 10, 1856, Susan Berry; d. Nov. 9, 1864.

Otis, b. May 8, 1835; m. 1st March 10, 1856, Sarah A. Starborn; 2d

Melvina A. Demverse; 3d Mrs. Sophronia Bailey.
Helen, b. March 31, 1838; d. Dec. 2, 1861; unmarried.
Harrison, b. March 29, 1840; m. Nov. 25, 1867, Charlotte Leach; no

issue.
Dallas Ludolphus, b. June 12, 1846; d. May 31, 1853.

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8. MARTIN GODING (7 Richard R., 6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C.,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a farmer, of Livermore, Maine, and served in the 4th
Maine Battery during the War of the Rebellion, until he came home
to die. His wife died Aug. 7, 1903.

His children —
Rush Martin, b. March 4, 1859; d. May 4, 1861.

OHver Martin, b. Sept. 28, 1862; m. 1st June 6, 1897, Hattie A. Gay;
2d Jan. 14, 1906, Mrs. Myrtie L. McCausland.

9. OLIVER MARTIN GODING (8 Martin, 7 Richard R., 6

Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1

Henry).

He resides in Allen's Mills, Maine, where he is the proprietor
of a general store. He has no children. His first wife died Feb-
ruary 15, 1903.

8. OTIS GODING (7 Richard R., 6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Otis was indentured to a cabinet maker for three years, at
$3 per month and board ; after serving his time he learned the house
builders' trade, including masonry and painting, making it his
life work, during his busy life having built many houses in Maine
and other States. Finally he made a specialty of mill work, both
building and repairing, which he carried on with the assistance
of his son, Sumner. In 1890 he purchased a manufacturing plant
at West Burke, Vermont, associating with him his son, Arthur,
where they make mouldings, sash, doors, blinds, wagons, sleighs,
etc., besides carrying a stock of painters' materials. They also
make all repairs in both wood and iron, the business increasing to
such an extent that they were forced to build a much larger plant
in 1905, There they live, are prosperous, and held in high esteem
by their fellow townsmen.

His children by the first wife —
Otis Albion, b. Feb. 20, 1857 ; d. May 16, 1869.
Clarissa, b. Nov. 11, 1858; d. Oct. 29, 1859.
Sumner Stimson, b. June 10, 1860; m. Jan. 1, 1882, Henrietta Page.

His children by the second wife —
Anna M., b. Sept. 18, 1863; m. John Wilcox.

Melinda, b. Sept. 18, 1865; m. Andrew Hill; d.

Emma, b. June 3, 1868; m. Hiram Webster.
Edna, b. Nov. 18, 1870; m. Samuel A. Aiken.
Lottie, b. June 18, 1873; m. Frits Markwell.

His children by the third wife —
Arthur Horace, b. Dec. 4, 1877; m. Sept. 8, 1900, Alma V. Murray.

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117

9. SUMNER STIMSON GODING (8 Otis, 7 Richard R., 6
Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 WilHam, 3 Wilham, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

He was associated with his father for a number of years in
building mills and running them. He has since been manager for
a number of mills, both large and small, in which work he has al-
ways given general satisfaction, and when on his own account, has
made money.

His children —
Chestina Myrilla, b. Sept. 21, 1883.
Lula Roberta, b. May 13, 1885 ; d. Feb. 10, 1887.
Myrton Stilson, b. May 5, 1887 ; d. Sept. 2, 1887.
Leonard Otis, b. April 28, 1889; unmarried.
Helena Bertha, b. April 11, 1891.
Natalie Annie, b. March 13, 1893.
ClifTord Stanley, b. July 19, 1895.

9. ARTHUR HORACE GODING (8 Otis, 7 Richard R., 6
Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).
He is associated with his father in the manufacturing business,

where his assistance in assuming part of the responsibility is of

much benefit to his parent.

His children —
Luman Palm, b. July 17, 1901.

8. HARRISON GODING (7 Richard R., 6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan
C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He enlisted March 1, 1862, in the 1st Maine Cavalry, and was
in active service until he was disabled, for which he was discharged
May 21, 1862. He was thrown from his horse while on forage
duty, afterward taking a severe cold, from which he was a long
time recovering. He has no children. In his younger days he
learned the carpenters' trade, and has followed it up to the present
time, making a competence. He is well respected ; those who know,
speak of him as an honorable, upright man.

7. DANIEL GODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

After his marriage, Daniel settled on a farm in Livermore,
Maine, where they lived for eight years. He then purchased the
farm now the home of his son, Tillson, his wife spinning and weav-
ing the cloth from which his own and the children's clothes were

Ii8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

made. Pursuing the even tenor of their way they eventually ac-
cumulated a handsome fortune, which he lived to enjoy, while his
wife, a bright, cheery lady of 93, still survives. They, late in life
(1883), purchased a home in Canton, living there until his death,
since when she has been with her children, being feeble and par-
tially blind. He lived far beyond the allotted time, a life full of
usefulness and honor.

His children —

Tillson Stetson, b. May 2, 1844; m. March 26, 1870, Augusta Goddard.
George Washington, b. June 7, 1845; m. June 22, 1873, Florilla Bryant.
Daniel Jefferson, b. Feb. 11, 1847; m. Dec. 8, 1874, Emily Turner.
Hezekiah, b. Jan. 19, 1849 ; d. Sept. 30, 1850.
Mary Florence, b. April 25, 1851; d. August 11, 1855.

8. TILSON STETSON GODING (7 Daniel, 6 Spencer, 5 Jona-

than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In youth he attended the local school, later being a pupil at the
high schools of Canton, Britton's Mills and North Livermore,
Maine. After completing his education, he taught in the schools
of Hartford and Livermore, Maine. In 1866 he went west across
the plains, at the time being a typical cowboy, afterward "trying
his luck" at gold mining in the headwaters of the Arkansas river.
Returning to Maine, after an exciting life, he settled on the old
homestead, where he has since lived, and where his children were
born. He is an educated, intelligent man, whom it is a pleasure to
meet, and who is highly respected in the community. His estimable
wife is a sharp, bright lady, well informed, and as hospitable as it
is possible to be.

His children —

Ephriam Tilson, b. Feb. 8, 1871 ; m. Feb. 29, 1890, Flora E. Poland.
Mary Augusta, b. Dec. 6, 1872; m. Oct. 7, 1888, Willis E. Glover.
George Thatcher, b. Jan. 26, 1875; m. 1st Nov. 16, 1902, Cora S. Jones;

2d July 2, 1904, Gladys York; no issue.
Luella Jane, b. April 13, 1878; m. Dec. 18, 1895, Elmer H. York.
Arthur Daniel, b. April 13, 1881 ; m. April 3, 1901, Martha A. Hodge.
Alice Florilla, b. March 8, 1883 ; m. Feb. 16, 1899, Harry P. Cook.
Clarence Floyd, b. July 3, 1885 ; unmarried.
Kate Leone, b. Feb. 18, 1888; m. March 26, 1905, Bernard H. Smith.

9. EPHRIAM TILSON GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel, 6

Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1

Henry) .

He resides in East Auburn, where he is engaged in teaming.

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His children —
Fred Earl, b. Nov. 27, 1891.
Harold Lee, b. Sept. 4, 1892.

Leon Linwood, b. Nov. 18, 1895; d. May 20, 1896.
Stanley Floyd, b. April 5, 1897.
Annie Mildred, b. Nov. 6, 1904.

9. MARY AUGUSTA GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel, 6
Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

Her children —
Harry Eugene, b. Nov. 29, 1888; unmarried.

9. LUELLA JANE GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel, 6 Spencer,
5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Myrle Leone, b. Aug. 4, 1896.
Montize Mildred, b. Feb. 4, 1898.
Tilson Roy, b. Jan. 8, 1899.
James Elmer, b. Jan. 26, 1902; d. Jan. 22, 1904.

9. ARTHUR DANIEL GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel, 6
Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

His children —
Hazel Irene, b. Aug. 27, 1902; d. Jan. 8, 1904.

9. ALICE FLORILLA GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel, 6
Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry 1
Henry).

Her children —
Cleon Roy, b. Aug. 13, 1900.
Percy Floyd, b. Feb. 4, 1902.

8. GEORGE WASHINGTON GODING (7 Daniel, 6 Spencer,
5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
His early life was passed on his father's farm. In 1873 he
purchased a farm in Hartford, Maine, where he and his wife lived
for twenty-nine years, with the exception of three and a half years,
he was in a general store at Briton's Mills. After selling out they
moved to Livermore, on a farm, remaining there less than two
years; but having the Goding trading instinct strongly developed,
the quiet life on a farm did not suit him, and, purchasing a place
in West Peru, Maine, he went into the general merchandise busi-
ness, under the name of "G. W. Goding & Son," having associated
with him his son, George. There they are doing a thriving busi-

I20 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

ness, and are among the first people of the city. He is the postmaster
of West Peru. His younger son is a student at the town school.
His wife is a charming lady, who makes the stranger welcome, and
is a refined, educated woman, who is indeed a helpmate.

His children —
Emma Florence, b. Sept. 30, 1874; d. Feb. 22, 1890.
George Ernest, b. Jan. 21, 1879; unmarried.
Edward Lee, b. Oct. 18, 1888.

8. DANIEL JEFFERSON GODING (7 Daniel, 6 Spencer, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He is a very wealthy farmer of Auburn, Maine, who, like his
brothers, has added largely to amount left to him by his father,
and is recognized as one of the leading men of the town.

His children —
Sydney Jefferson, b. March 12, 1875; m. May 4, 1895, Annie Daisy

Wingate.
Addie Josephine, b. Dec. 26, 1885 ; d. March 27, 1901.

9. SYDNEY JEFFERSON GODING (8 Daniel J., 7 Daniel, 6

Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1

Henry).

In this gentleman we have a thorough, enterprising business
man. He deals in real estate, and is the proprietor of the "High
Street Laundry," Auburn, Maine, where he is having sufficient
business to occupy his whole time. He is shrewd, bright, and a
thoroughly energetic young man with bright prospects before him.

His children —
Forrest Linwood, b. April 19, 1896.
Violet, b. August 29, 1898; d. April 27, 1900.
Lucille Addie, b. July 30, 1900.

6. HANNAH GODING (5 Jonathan €., 4 William, 3 William, 2

Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband had formerly lived in Roxbury, Mass., but after
they were married they moved to Cambridge, and purchased a
public house for the accommodation of Boston pleasure parties. In
the year 1798 they embarked on a barge, plying between Boston
and Hallowell, Maine, with all their household goods, family, and
live stock. On arriving at the latter place he yoked his oxen to a
strong white oak cart, upon which he placed all of his worldly be-
longings, and made his way to Jay, Maine, where they lived and
died. He passed away May 13, 1814, and is buried in the Jay
Hill cemetery, where doubtless she also lies. They both were mem-

PL.VTE 16

George Ernest Coding.

George Washington Goding.

George Mansfield Goding.

Edward Lee Goding.

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bers of the Methodist Church, he being a class leader. A large
number of her descendents have been well educated, some of them
devoting a portion of their lives to school teaching.

Her children —

Hannah, b. May 27, 1796; m. Oct. 9, 1820, William Sylvester; d. in 1875.

Susannah, b. Aug. 27, 1797; m. in 1817, William Grose.

Joel, b. March 10, 1799; m. Lucinda Noyes, of Jay, Maine.

Henry Prentice, b. May 8, 1801; m. 1st Nancy Tuck; 2d Mrs. Patience
Harrington; d. Feb. 18, 1872.

Jonathan, b. Aug. 1, 1802; unmarried.

Abigail, b. April 14, 1804 ; m. Daniel Grose ; died in 1830.

Cyrus, b. Aug. 17, 1805; m. in 1839, Harriet Norton, of North Liver-
more, Maine.

Rhoda, b. June 6, 1808; m. March 24, 1831, Jonathan Pike.

Harriet, b. May 24, 1810; m. in 1836, Moses Stone.

Amos, b. Oct. 20, 1811; m. 1st in 1840, Sarah Rich, who died 1841; 2d
Jane H. Tuck.

6. ISAAC GODING (5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a farmer of Jay, Maine, later moving to Portland,
where he died. He was drafted in the War of 1812-14, but was
not ordered into active service. He was married in Cambridge,
Mass., his wife belonging to Woburn, Mass. They are both buried
in Westbrook cemetery.
His children —
Angeline Lamed, b. May 25, 1801 ; m. Dec. 3, 1818, Col. Daniel Merritt ;

d. Feb. 9, 1860.
Caroline, b. Nov. 9, 1803 ; d. March 16, 1812.
Louisa Carter, b. May 8, 1806; m. March 13, 1830, Isaiah W. Fuller;

d. Sept. 10, 1872.
Eliza Ann, b. Oct. 29, 1808; m. April 15, 1828, Stephen Dana; d. April

14, 1883.
Tristram Chase, b. March 13, 1811; m. 1st Nov. 11, 1832, Susan Berry;

2d Feb. 5, 1854, Harriet E. Fletcher ; d. March 25, 1892.
Amanda Coolidge, b. July 15, 1813 ; unmarried.
Susan Miranda Emerson, b. Nov. 29, 1815; m. in 1839, Asa Park; d.

in Feb., 1852.
Caroline, b. Sept. 29, 1818; m. May 1, 1835, Sumner Fogg.
Silviro, b. July 2, 1820; d. Dec. 16, 1824.
Davis Washburn, b. June 2, 1825; d. Aug. 15, 1826.

7. ANGELINE EARNED GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C,
4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was born in Cambridge, Mass., and, with her husband, is
buried in Jay, Maine. Colonel Merritt was a very public spirited
man, who represented his town in the Maine Legislature. He was
a successful farmer and stock dealer.

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Her children —
Flaville Dorrington, b. Feb. 26, 1820; d. Sept. 13, 1824.
Edward Richardson, b. Oct. 26, 1823 ; unmarried ; d. April 15, 1875.
Silviro Viranus, b. Jan. 18, 1826; m. April 18, 1852, Catherine F. Kyes;

d. March 5, 1893.
Lidora Ann Dana, b. March 21, 1828; m. Nov. 21, 1852, Gustavus Kyes.
John Hall, b. Feb. 22, 1831 ; m. Jan. 4, 1854, Helen M. Adams.
Rufus Dorrington, b. March 24, 1834; m. April 28, 1859, Caroline D.

Wheeler; d. Oct. 6, 1891.
Joseph Warren, b. May 25, 1837; m. July 30, 1863, Martha B. Frost; d.

July 7, 1905.
Mary Augusta, b. Sept. 25, 1842; unmarried.
George Henry, b. Feb. 25, 1844; m. Feb. 16, 1871, Emma F. Shumway.

7. LOUISA CARTER GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C., 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry) .
She was born in Jay, Maine, where her girlhood was passed.

After her marriage, she moved on a farm in North Livermore ;

they both were buried from there.

Her children —
Elisha Coolidge, b. Jan. 31, 1831; m. Aug. 16, 1857, Antoinette Walker;

she d. March 12, 1898.
Andrew Day, b. March 10, 1835; d. Jan. 28, 1899; unmarried.
EHza Ann Dana, b. April 24, 1841 ; m. Jan. 1, 1882, Hiram A. Merrill.
Louisa Carter, b. April 24, 1841 ; d. in infancy.

7. ELIZA ANN GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Eliza Ann, b. Aug. 10, 1830; d. May 8, 1832.
Eliza Ann M., b. April 19, 1837; d. June 8, 1859; unmarried.
Henrietta Emeline, b. Oct. 8, 1839 ; d. Feb. 26, 1867 ; unmarried.
Mary Frances, b. Oct. 14, 1842; m. Sept. 25, 1866, Dr. George S. Steb-

bins; d. Nov. 15, 1901.
Caroline Jane, b. Feb. 16, 1847; d. Jan. 2, 1878; unmarried.

7. TRISTRAM CHASE GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C, 4

William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Jay, Maine. His first wife was born in Sebec;
after her death, June 11, 1853, he married Miss Fletcher, who be-
longed to Haverhill, Mass., with whom he lived until his death.
She died in Richmond, Ind., at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Taylor,
April 1, 1904. In 1839 he was sergeant of artillery under Major
General Isaac Hodsdon, whose forces were used to protect the
northeastern frontier of Maine, and was called into active service
February 20 of that year. In the War of the Rebellion he enlisted
as orderly sergeant, October 12, 1861, in Company I, 12th Maine

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123

regiment, from which he was discharged September 10, 1863, on
account of a severe illness. Not being satisfied with that experi-
ence, he re-enlisted November 25, 1863, as sergeant of Company D,
30th Maine regiment, and returned to the front. After being
severely wounded at the battle of Cane River, La., April 23, 1864,
he was compelled to remain on the field until after dark, when he
was rescued by two of Lovewell Coding's sons, who were members
of his regiment. Remaining in the hospital for some time, he was
transferred to Bangor, Maine, where the ball was extracted Oc-
tober 13, 1864. His health continued to fail, the trouble developing
into consumption, from which he died, in East Hampden, Maine.
He is buried in Bangor, Maine. He was by occupation a painter
and decorator of steamboats, earlier being a cabinet maker.

His children by the first wife —
Susan Ellen, b. Aug. 23, 1835; d. July 12, 1837.
Tristram Madison, b. Oct. 25, 1837; m. 1st Jan. 7, 1857, Caroline A.

Goodwin; 2d Mrs. Maggie Robinson; d. Dec. 15, 1900.
Susan Shannon, b. April 3, 1839; m. Jan. 30, 1867, John S. Dearborn; d.

Feb. 27, 1881 ; no issue.
Harrison, b. Sept. 17, 1841 ; m. Feb. 17, 1867, Philena Gillson.
Laura Belinda, b. Dec. 17, 1843; m. Aug. 19, 1869, W. H. Reed; no

issue.
Angeline Merritt, b. Feb. 1, 1847; m. May 28, 1867, John W. Taylor; no

issue.
Louisa Fuller, b. May 31, 1849; d. Oct. 8, 1851.
Horace Greeley, b. Aug. 29, 1851 ; unmarried.

His children by the second wife —
Edgar, b. July 27, 1857 ; d. Feb. 24, 1861.

8. TRISTRAM MADISON GODING (7 Tristram C, 6 Isaac,
5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Bangor, Maine, his first wife coming from
South Berwick, Maine, the second from Granite Falls, Mass. For
many years a telegraph operator, ill health compelled him to retire
to a farm on which he spent the latter days of his life at Ayer, Mass.

His children by the first wife —
Herbert, b. May 28, 1858; unmarried.
Carrie Adelia, b. Feb. 22, 1860; d. April 1, 1860.
Tristram Arthur, b. Aug. 1, 1861; d. Jan. 24, 1894; unmarried.

Albert Edgar, b. July 1, 1863; m. Fannie ; no issue.

Delia Mabel, b. Oct. 19, 1864; m. Oct. 27, 1898, John F. Sprague.
John Willard, b. April 5, 1866; d. Dec. 7, 1885.
Jedediah, b. Dec. 5, 1867 ; d. Nov. 16, 1869.
Grace Annie, b. March 27, 1869 ; d. Oct. 5, 1869.
Percy Jedediah, b. Aug. 22, 1870; unmarried.

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His children by the second wife —
Bertha May, b. May 4, 1884; m. April 6, 1904, Ashton W. Hadley.

9. DELIA MABEL GODING (8 Tristram M., 7 Tristram C, 6
Isaac, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was born in Waterville, Maine, at the present time residing
on a farm in Stillriver, Mass, She is an intelligent, educated lady.

Her children —
Morrill Goodwin, b. Dec. 11, 1899.

9. JOHN WILLARD GODING (8 Tristram M., 7 Tristram C.,
6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1
Henry).

He was born in Waterville, Maine, and lived there until eleven
years of age. After the death of his mother he removed to Groton,
with his father, where he attended the Moore school for two years.
They then moved to Ayer, Mass., where, after passing a credit-
able examination, he was admitted to the high school, from which he
was graduated in the class of 1883, at the same time being employed
in a drug store. In 1884, unknown to his friends, he presented
himself for, and successfully passed, an examination before the
examining board for a cadetship at the U. S. Military Academy at
West Point, in competition with several others. Proceeding to
West Point in June, he threw every energy into his work, and suc-
ceeded so well that he ranked 13 in a class of 68. In the midst of
his work, with every prospect of success, he was cut down in the
second year with heart trouble, due, it was thought, to overex-
ertion. He was a high spirited, ambitious boy, earnestly desiring
a liberal education, and won the coveted honors, not through favor
or patronage, but, as one of the examining board said, *'by his
superior ability alone." His room-mate wrote: "For years to
come, the death of John Goding will bring a hush over every com-
pany of cadets among whom it may be mentioned." Lieutenant
Browne, U. S. M. A., wrote: "Mr. Goding's record here has been
one that his friends may well be proud of," while Major General
Merritt, superintendent of the academy, in a letter to John's father,
said: "Your son was justly a favorite with both his comrades and
the officers of the academy. He was an excellent student, an ex-
emplary cadet, and a well bred gentleman. He had received the
evidences of the highest appreciation of his superiors in being
made an officer of his class, and is a loss to the academy and to the
class of which he was a member." Wherever he lived he was a first

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125

favorite, while his brother cadets and teachers speak of him as a
young man of more than ordinary promise.

Of his brothers, Herbert is express messenger, employed by
one of the express companies, where he holds positions of great
trust and responsibility. Percy J. won the scholarship for Williams
College, but on account of lack of funds, which forced him to give
up his educational work, he learned the business of cooking, now
being one of the best known chefs in this country. Albert E. is a
commercial traveler.

8. HARRISON GODING (7 Tristram C., 6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C.,

4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Bangor, Maine, where his early life was
passed. He served in the War of the Rebellion in the 2d Maine
regiment, receiving a wound while on duty along the Potomac. He
owns what is called the best farm in Harvard, Mass., where he
resides.

His children —

Thomas Edgar, b. Sept. 3, 1879; d. Feb. 3, 1900.
Adopted child, now dead.

8. ANGELINE MERRITT GODING (7 Tristram C., 6 Isaac, 5
Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
It is a pleasant duty to render credit where it is due, and much
credit is due to the lady whose name appears above, for the suc-
cessful compilation of the genealogy of the Goding family. In the
beginning she wrote: "I am interested in having the history full
and complete, and will cheerfully and freely do all I can to make
it so," a promise she has fulfilled to the letter. She has written
hundreds of letters, spent many dollars in postage and stationery
in the search for "missing links," yet never realized that there was
such a word as "fail." She deserves the best thanks of the family
for her thorough and conscientious labors. She was born in
Bangor, Maine, early evincing a fondness for educational affairs.
She was married in Bangor, Maine, then moved to Richmond,
Ind., her present home. Her ability was soon recognized, as is
shown in her election to various positions in the local societies.
Besides being secretary to the Home of the Friendless, she is special
agent of the U. S. Department of Labor and Commerce, for ob-
taining statistics of female prisoners, and held a similar position on
the last census. She is active in the work connected with the M.
E. Church, being secretary of the Ladies' Aid Society, where her
influence is felt, and her sterling worth appreciated. A regular

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contributor to various periodicals, her writings are well received,
while she frequently is called upon to prepare papers for the His-
torical and other societies. For many years the sole care of her
paralyzed stepmother, who required the attention of a babe, rested
on her, yet she never complained. She is a central figure in local
social circles, receiving and visiting the most cultured families in
Richmond. Talented, well read, she is liberal to a fault, with
abundant charity for all who come within the sphere of her influ-
ence. Her husband has occupied the position of express messenger
for many years. They are childless.

7. SUSAN MIRANDA EMERSON CODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jona-
than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Louisa Maria, b. Dec. 10, 1840; m. William H. Millikin; d. July 13,
1905; no issue.

7. CAROLINE CODINC (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3

William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She was born in Jay, Maine, but for years she has resided in
Woodfords, where she is now living, a woman whose mental powers
have been remarkably preserved, her memory something phenome-
nal, for upon it many a knotty question has been compelled to de-
pend for solution, in connection with this work.,

Her children —
Emeline Dana, b. Feb. 1, 1836; m. Feb. 7, 1860, George L. Perry.
Susan Ellen, b. June 4, 1838; m. Sept. 2, 1862, Rev. Melville King, D.D.;

d. Oct. 10, 1901.
John Sumner, b. April 20, 1842; m. Aug. 4, 1863, Mary A. Calhoun.
Frederick Augustine, b. July 12, 1850; m. Dec. 20, 1880, Louisa Miller.
Florence Anna, b. Oct. 15, 1852; m. Oct. 15, 1877, Frank P. Waterhouse.
Alice Ilsley, b. Nov. 1, 1861 ; unmarried.

5. SPENCER CODING (4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1

Henry),

He was born in Watertown, Mass., and spent the greater part
of his life there. Neither his wife's name nor his vocation is
known, she being born in 1758 and died in 1831. Some of his
descendants of the present generation have added another d to the
good old name, without good reasons, but in these pages their
method of spelling will be used, as otherwise there would be no
proof that they belonged to the family. It is to be hoped that they
will return to the original manner of spelling the name.

His Revolutionary War record is fairly complete, having been
published in "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolu-

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tionary War," Vol. VI. He was a private in Captain Samuel Bar-
nard's company, Colonel Thomas Gardner's regiment, which
marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, service four days ; private
in Captain Abner Craft's company, Lieutenant Colonel William
Bond's (late Colonel Gardner's) 37th regiment, company return
dated Cambridge, November 7, 1775, receiving an order for a
bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Cambridge, November
13, 1775 ; he again enlisted for three years, unless discharged,
November 16, 1776, his name appearing in the records of the Con-
tinental army, frequently, throughout the war. He was under
arms during the battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill, doubtless
being engaged in those historic fights.

His children —
Sarah, b. in 1781; m. March 18, 1802, Captain Benj. Myrick; d. Oct.

8, 1825.
Nathaniel, b. Nov. 22, 1785; m. Dec. 19, 1810, Eliza Clark; d. May 20,

1887.
Margaret, b. about 1787; m. 1st Oct. 18, 1821, George Clapp; 2d Mr.

Tubbs.
William, b. about 1789 ; m. Abigail Reed.

Hannah, b. in 1791 ; m. March 22, 1815, John Livermore ; d. Sept. 4, 1859.
Ruth, b. in 1796; d. Oct. 30, 1800.

6. SARAH GODING (5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry,

1 Henry).

After her death. Captain Myrick married Charlotte Brown,
November 2, 1826, and died September 30, 1838, aged 60. He is
not mentioned in the Myrick genealogy.

Her children —

Ann B., b. May 1, 1802; m. April 13, 1826, Jesse Jordan.

Benjamin, b. Jan. 29, 1804; d. Sept. 25, 1805.

Benjamin, b. Nov. 20, 1805; d. Oct. 13, 1806.

Emily, b. Sept. 3, 1807; m. Aug. 16, 1826, Joseph D. Williams.

Sarah, b. Jan. 24, 1809; m. Aug. 15, 1841, Hosea B. Styles.

George, b. Oct. 11, 1810; m., name of wife not known.

Elizabeth, b. July 28, 1812 ; m. William Field.

Mary Ann, b. 1816; m. William Dove.

Maria, b. in June, 1817; m. Aug., 1838, John Dove.

6. NATHANIEL GODING (5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2

Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Watertown, Mass., where his early life was
spent. His indenture papers show that he learned the trade of
paper making there, and a Bible is still in possession of the family
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been made by Nathaniel, by the old hand method. He finally settled
in Gardner, Maine, where he worked at his trade until his death.
His wife was born March 11, 1793, and died January 4, 1860.

His children —

Spencer, b. March 20, 1812; unmarried; probably died at sea.

John Clark, b. May 27, 1813; m. Oct. 5, 1836, Judith C. Bryant; she

d. March 25, 1891.
Martha, b. Nov. 20, 1814; d. April 10, 1816.
Margaret, b. June 14, 1816; m. Samuel Tower; d. Aug., 1900.
Eliza, b. Dec. 22, 1817; m. Oct. 26, 1842, Joshua K. Osgood; d. July 6,

1881.
Nathaniel, b. Aug. 15, 1819; m. Aug. 17, 1847, Rachel H. Motherwell;

d. March 12, 1862.
Emily Louisa, b. Feb. 22, 1821; m. Dec. 10, 1837, William F. Carleton;

d. July 13, 1875.
Esther, b. Feb. 2, 1823; m. 1st Feb. 14, 1837, Edward Nutting; 2d

Robert Forbes; d. Dec. 19, 1890; no issue from either marriage.
George Wells, b. Aug. 8, 1824; m. Dec. 1, 1845, Margaret L. Goodwin;

d. April 14, 1900.
Granville, b. Dec. 17, 1825; m. June 30, 1855, Martha Donnell.
Sarah Myrick, b. May 14, 1828; m. Jan. 18, 1846, James R. Waterman;

he d. in 1895.
Andrew, b. Oct. 26, 1829; d. Aug. 15, 1832.
James, b. May 26, 1831 ; d. July 13, 1831.
Mary Judith, b. June 26, 1832 ; d. Dec. 30, 1832.

7. JOHN CLARK GODDING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He began to learn the paper making business at the age of ten,
in Gardner, Maine, and continued in the same mill for 61 years.
His first employers were Samuel Cox & Company, where his father
worked, and who received for John's work 15 shillings or $2.50
per week during the most of his minority. This company was suc-
ceeded by Springer Moore & Company, of which John Coding was
a member, and he was ever considered a faithful, industrious em-
ployee. He twice visited Boston, but returned at the earliest possible
moment to Gardner, the surroundings not being at all to his taste.
With these exceptions, his entire life was passed in his native town.
The writer spent a very pleasant hour in his company, finding
him to be bright, with every faculty preserved at the advanced age
of 93, and learned that he walked into town, a distance of one mile,
nearly every day. He is held in high esteem by all of the citizens
of the city. His daughter, Isabel, is an exceptionally intelligent
lady, a retired Brooklyn (N. Y.) school teacher.

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His children —
Isabella Dorr, b. Oct. 7, 1837; unmarried.
Mary Judith, b. Oct. 6, 1841 ; m. Dec. 3, 1862, Franklin H. Baker.

8. MARY JUDITH GODING (7 John C., 6 Nathaniel, 5 Spen-
cer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Nellie May, b. May 27, 1858; m. in Oct., 1883.
Frank Coding, b. April 16, 1875 ; m. in Dec, 1904.

7. MARGARET GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Sarah, b. Feb. 18, 1844; d. Aug. 22, 1845.

7. ELIZA GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 Wil-
liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Annie Eliza, b. June 14, 1845; d. June 17, 1850.
Emily Carleton, b. Jan. 4, 1847 ; d. March 14, 1893 ; unmarried.
Wellington, b. July 25, 1848; d. Sept. 25, 1848.
Wallington, b. July 25, 1848; d. Sept. 25, 1848.
Annette, b. July 23, 1851 ; m. Dec. 25, 1872, John P. Dickey.

7. NATHANIEL GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 William,
3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Gardner, Maine, where the greater part of his
life was passed. After his death, his wife married Rufus Williams,
December 8, 1879; she died May 8, 1905. He reared three sons
who are an honor to the name. His tombstone states that he was
born in 1824, but his family has given the date as above.

Hi schildren —
John Andrew, b. May 14, 1849; d. Jan. 14, 1851.

John Granville, b. March 28, 1853 ; m. Sept. 1, 1880, Adelaide M. Smith.
Fred Lawson, b. Jan. 19, 1855; m. Feb. 10, 1886, Ruth R. Richmond.
Edward Robert, b. June 13, 1859; m. Aug. 14, 1882, Emma G. McGowan.

8. JOHN GRANVILLE GODDING (7 Nathaniel, 6 Nathaniel,

5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Gardner, Maine, where he was educated, pass-
ing through the city high school. He completed the course at the
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, from which institution he was
graduated in 1874, since when he has been engaged in the drug
business, in Boston. He is treasurer of the board of trustees of the
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, member of the American
Pharmaceutical Association, since 1875, member of the State Phar-

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GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

maceutical Association since its organization, member of the Bos-
ton Association of Retail Druggists and its treasurer since it was
organized. He is a member of the Middlesex Club, and is a well
known figure in Masonic circles. He is a courteous, active man,
with a fine business in the nicest part of Boston, and takes a promi-
nent part in the social and professional affairs of the city.

His children —
Marguerite Adelaide, b. Oct. 16, 1889; d. June 24, 1891.

8. FRED LAWSON GODDING (7 Nathaniel, 6 Nathaniel, 5
Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
Mr. Godding was born and educated in Gardner, Maine,
settling in Boston for his permanent abode. As is true of so many
of the name, he inclined toward commercial aflFairs, becoming as-
sociated with the Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company, of which
he is the Boston manager. Although a young man, he has been
eminently successful financially, at the present time being one of
the wealthiest men in the city, his keen, bright intellect, and charm-
ing, approachable manner making him one of the best known
figures in the social and business world there. He has no family.

8. EDWARD ROBERT GODDING (7 Nathaniel, 6 Nathaniel,
5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
He was born in Gardner Maine, attending the public schools
until the age of sixteen, when he entered the employ of a pharma-
cist, of Boston, at the same time pursuing his studies at the Massa-
chusetts College of Pharmacy. After completing the prescribed
course of that institution he was graduated in 1881, soon after, ac-
cepting a position in a pharmacy in Eau Claire, Wis., the following
year becoming proprietor, and marrying one of that city's charm-
ing daughters. The flood having ruined his business and stock, he
established another pharmacy there, later moving to Menomonee,
Wis., where he remained for some time. After residing in Bessi-
mer, Mich., and West Superior, Wis., he returned to Eau Claire,
June 28, 1897, where he has since resided, being the proprietor of
one of the best pharmacies in the city. The esteem in which he is
held was shown in June, 1905, when he was elected school com-
missioner, a position he still retains. He is member of Eau Claire
Lodge, No. 16, K. of P., Eau Claire Lodge, No. 112, F. & A. M.,
Eau Claire Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M. and its scribe.

His elder son is a graduate of the Eau Claire High School, and
is in the employ of the Rogers Lumber Company, of Russell, N. D.,
the younger son being a student.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 131

His children —
Edward Lyman, b. Jan. 17, 1885; unmarried.
Frederic Seeley, b. Oct. 6, 1892.

7. EMILY LOUISA GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was born October 7, 1810, and died September
7, 1882.

Her children —

Francis William, b. March 18, 1838; m.

Wesley Wellington, b. July 4, 1840; m.

Twin sisters, b. Oct. 25, 1843 ; died, doubtless, shortly after birth.

Ann Sarah, b. April 11. 1851; d. Dec. 14, 1852. -

Forrest Emmons, b. March 11, 1854.
" Emily Augusta, b. April 15, 1856; m. Oct. 23, 1880, Jasper Houdlette.

Elmer Leland, b. March 22, 1861.

Eliza Coding, b. July 22, 1862; d. Aug. 30, 1862.

7. GEORGE WELLS GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4
William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was a machinist ; while on his way to accept a position he
was killed by a train in Providence, R. I.

His children —
Sarah Whitman, b. Sept. 23, 1847; d. Aug. 20, 1850.
George Edward, b. Jan. 23, 1851 ; d. Sept. 23, 1863.
Helen Louisa, b. Sept. 8, 1859; m. Oct. 1, 1885, Charles H. Young.

8. HELEN LOUISA GODING (7 George W., 6 Nathaniel, 5

Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She resides in Crab Orchard, Tenn.

Her children —
Ceorge Coding, b. Oct. 20, 1886; d. March 26, 1887.
Jessie Clen, b. Sept. 27, 1888; unmarried.
Amelia Margaret, b. Oct. 6, 1890.
Ralph Coodwin, b. March 18, 1894.
Helen Adams, b. July 9, 1896.

7. GRANVILLE GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 William,

3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

In early life his home was with an uncle. In 1840 he removed
to Windsor, Maine, with his parents, where he remained until 1852,
when he, with so many others, went to California in search of gold,
remaining until April, 1855. When war was declared between the
North and South he felt that his country needed his services and
enlisted September 10, 1862, in the 21st Maine regiment, serving
under General Banks, receiving an honorable discharge August 25,

132 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY

1863, The remaining years have been passed on the old homestead,
in Windsor, under the care of his devoted children. His elder
daughter resides on the old farm, where her hospitality should be
tested to be appreciated. The younger daughter was a teacher in
the public schools of Portland, Maine, for many years; but owing
to ill health she was obliged to change her vocation and is now in
an office in that city. She has a charming personality, is well edu-
cated, and has been the chief source of information in connection
with the Spencer Coding branch as recorded in this work.

His children —

Charles Henry, b. May 5, 1856; d. Oct. 6, 1877; unmarried.

Clara Luella, b. April 25, 1860; m. Sept. 27, 1884, Robert B. Jewell; no

issue.
Mary Eliza, b. Aug. 27, 1861 ; unmarried.

7. SARAH MYRICK CODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 Wil-
liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

She is a very pleasant lady, with a good memory, being the
source of much valuable data not otherwise obtainable. She has
an interesting family. Her eldest son was murdered in Texas,
where he was the manager of a ranch.

Her children —
Joseph Howe, b. Dec. 15, 1847; d. in 1878; unmarried.
Warren Miller, b. Oct. 28, 1849; d. in 1851.

Eva Magdalen, b. Jan. 6, 1855; m. 1st Nov. 20, 1872, Levi F. Harlow;
2d Nov. 27, 1878, John Edwards ; 3d Dec. 24, 1881, Joseph Leighton.
Robert Zenas, b. Dec. 27, 1867; m. June 8, 1894, Minnie Keith.

6. MARCARET CODINC (5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children by the first husband, none by the second —

George, b. 1822; lost with the steamer "Quincy," of Cape Hatteras.

Henry, b. Jan. 5, 1823 ; m. April 23, 1844, Anne Ely.

Margaret, b. 1824; m. John Tucker.

Benjamin, b. 1826; d. in 1842.

Sarah, b. 1827 ; m. Mr. Hodgkins.

Albert, b. Aug. 31, 1829; m. Louisa A. Rollins.

6. WILLIAM CODINC (5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

All that is known of this member of the family is that his chil-
dren were born in Jay, Maine. As none of the descendents are
known to any of his near relatives, doubtless they have become
extinct.

GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

His children —
George C, b. Sept. 17, 1812; m. Octavia -
Sarah, b. Nov. 2, 1813 ; d. Aug. 25, 1816.
William, b. Nov. 10, 1814.
Harriet, b. Dec. 17, 1816.
Abram, b. Feb. 8, 1819.

133

7. GEORGE C. GODING (6 William, 5 Spencer, 4 William, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
George K, b. Dec. 29, 1846, in Brighton, Mass.

6. HANNAH GODING (5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

Her children —
Hannah, b. April 1, 1817; m. Aug. 20, 1835, William Green; d. Sept.
4, 1859.

4. HENRY GODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

His name first appears in the Watertown records March 3,
1729, as having been elected hog-reeve or hog-constable, a town
officer charged with the prevention or appraising of damages by
stray swine, being again elected to the same office March 13, 1738.
On the 1st day of March, 1741, he was elected hayward, a town
officer whose duty was to impound stray cattle. At a general town
meeting held in Watertown, September 30, 1743, he purchased, by
bidding, a piece of land belonging to the town for £390, giving
his bond for that amount. The land is described as follows : "The
Third Lot or No. 3. Contains about Nine Acres, and is bounded
Southerly by the Way aforsd Laid out by ye Selectmen. Westerly
partly by Lot No. 4 and partly by Lot No. 5. (the west Line running
from the Sd Way opesit to ye Sd Chenry's Northeast Corner on a
Straight Line to Wm Godding's South west Corner of his Land)
Northerly and Easterly by Land of William Godding." A number
of other transfers are recorded.

Having no children, he brought his nephew, Jeduthun Coding,
into his home, and reared him, to whom he left his property, at
death, as is shown in the following will :

HENRY CODING'S WILL.

In the name of God Amen 1 Henry Goding of Watertown in the

County of Middx. and the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New En-
gland— Husbandman — Being through the mercy of Cod of sound mind and
memory ordain and make this my Last Will and Testament, that is to say
in the first Place I Comitt my Soul into the hands of Cod That Gave it,

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GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

Trusting Through the Merrits of Jesus Christ to obtain from my heavenly
father The full and free Pardon of all my sins and admition Among the

Spirits of just men made perfect In the next Place I Commit my Body

to the Earth To be Decently Intered at the Descretion of my Executor :
hereafter to be named Nothing Doubting But at the General Reserection I

shall Receive the Same again And as to my worldly Estate that God has

Blessed me with after all my just Debts and Fenaral Charges are Paid I
Give and Bequeath as follows :

My Will is That all my Real Estate Whatsoever & Whersoever it may
Be found I Give and bequeath unto My Dearly Beloved Wife Elizabeth
Coding To Improve During her natural Life, and in case she Shall Stand in
need, to Sell any Part or the Wholl of my Real Estate.

My Will is and I Give and bequeath to my beloved Wife all my Per-
sonal Estate Whatsoever and wheresoever it may be found to be at her
entire dispose my will that after mine and my wifes Desease That all my
Estate that Shall then Remain after all funaral charges and after just Debts
are Paid Go to Jeduthan Coding my Kinsman whom I Brought up to be
at his dispose.

And I Do hereby Constetut make and ordain my Trusty friend Mr.
Henry Holden to be my Sole Executor to this my Last Will and testement
And I do hereby disalow and disanull all and Every other Instrument or
righting whatsoever That may be Presented by any Person Whatsoever
After my decease and this to be my Last Will And testement And do Rattifie
and Confirm The afore righten Instrument and no other to be my Last Will
and Testament

In witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal This ninth Day of
February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty six
and in the twenty ninth year of his Majestys Reign
Signed sealed Subscribed and Declared
By the said Henry Coding to be his
Last Will And Testement-
In Presence of us
Henry Prentice
Christopher Grant
Thomas Learned.
Filed for Probate
27 Aug. 1757.

4. SAMUEL GODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He was born in Watertown, Mass., later being adopted by
Samuel Bull, the husband of Elizabeth Goding, who resided in
Menotomy, now Arlington, Mass. He assisted in the erection of
a meeting house October 8, 1733, in Cambridge, and October 11,
1734, owned to the covenant. He was a soldier in the French and
Indian War, his name appearing on a list not dated, but probably
in 1758, from Captain Littlefield's company, in Colonel Fribble's
regiment, giving the names of the men who were fed on the march
home from the lake. His record in the Revolutionary War is as
follows: Enlisted as a private in Captain Feirce's company, of

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135

Waltham, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Con-
cord and Lexington. The company was called out by Colonel
Thomas Gardner, and reported to have served as guards until
Saturday, the fourth day after the fight at Concord.
His wife, who died in 1778, left the following will :

In the Name of God Amen. The Eightenth Day of July, 1778 1

Mary Godding of Cambridge in the County of middlesex in the State of
the massachusetts Bay in New England Widow Being of Sound mind and

memory for which I thank God and Calling to mind the Mortality of

knowing Ti Die do make and order this to be my Last Will and Testa-
ment first of all I Comit my Soul into the hands of God that Gave it and
my body I Recomend to the Earth to be buryed in a Desent manner and as
for Such worldly Estate as I am in possesion of I Give to my Daughter in
Law mary Godding widow Such as Household furniture Beding and Cloth-
ing &c. Never the less if my Daughter Deborah Godding fletcher Shoulf

Return to Cambridge my Will is that mary Godding & Deborah fletcher
Should Share what I leave equally between them in Witness Whereof I have
Sined Sealed and Declared by the mary Godding as her Last Will and
testement.

. (Signed) mary Godding,

m Presence of us

Saml Chandler

Mary Phips

Mary Chandler.

His children —

Sarah, b. Aug. 11, 1734; m. Sept. 4, 1753, Thomas Winship.

Henry, b. March 28, 1736; m. Sarah ; d. in 1795.

Samuel, bapt. Aug. 6, 1738; d. in infancy.

Jeduthun, bapt. Aug. 3, 1740; no record of marriage.

Thomas, bapt. Sept. 19, 1742; m. Dec. 24, 1776, Abigail Cutter.

John, bapt. Jan. 8, 1745; m. July 26, 1771, Mary Russell; d. prior to

1778.
Mary, bapt. Nov. 3, 1746; m. Dec. 15, 1778, Paul Speed; two children

died in infancy.
Deborah, bapt. Jan. 20, 1754; m. Mr. Fletcher.
Peter, bapt. Oct. 25, 1755; probably died in infancy.

5. HENRY GODING (4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
For some years he lived in Lexington, Mass., where his two
first children were born, and where he and his wife confessed and
were admitted into the church May 1, 1761. In 1766 they were
dismissed from the church to Rowley, Canada, but did not reach
that town, having located in Rindge, N. H., on the place since
known as the Deacon Cummings' farm. The town was incorporated
February 11, 1768, and in the following month he was chosen one
of the selectmen. A year or two after he was excommunicated
from the Rindge church for "want of sympathy with the creed and

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a failure to observe the ordinances," he having espoused the Bap-
tists' cause. His character was unquestioned, and he was con-
sidered one of the most influential men in the town, pleading his
own cause in a masterful manner. For two years there were dis-
cussions in the church over the matter until July 4, 1772, "as to ye
case of ye absent brethren Ezekiel Jewett and Henry Godding ye
church unanimously voted for their long absenting themselves from
public worship and special ordinances and for their renouncing the
infant Baptism by having plunged into ye water by a pretended
minister, and for their hard speeches respecting this church and
ye church universal, and declared non communion with ye above
said Brethren, and do abridge them all special church Priveleges
and ordered it to be connected to the records. As to ye absenting
sisters their conduct in long withdrawing is at present bore with."
Twenty years later Sarah Coding, at her request, was restored to
her former relations with the church.

While the Revolutionary War was progressing, he, with many
others, prepared and signed a Declaration of Independence in 1776,
at Rindge. It is evident he was a man of strong convictions and
was ready to take the consequences of his actions.

During the French and Indian War he enlisted, in Boston,
February 13, 1759, in a company of foot under Captain Thomas
Adams, in Colonel Ebenezer Nichols' regiment, raised for the re-
duction of Canada; but on account of sickness he was left at home
and never rejoined his regiment.

Little is known of his descendents in the male line. His son,
Samuel, enlisted March 20, 1777, in Colonel Nathan Hale's regi-
ment, serving three years in the Revolutionary War; a man of the
same name lived in Norway, Maine, in 1799. His son, Isaac, com-
mitted suicide in a creek near Rindge. Nothing is known of Henry
nor of Ariel. However, the descendents through the female line,
through Abigail and Judith, to the present time are known, those
through the later being herewith given, a divergence from the
original plan of the work.

His children —

Samuel, bapt. April 5, 1761 (History of Rindge says "bapt. May 1").

Mary, bapt. in Oct., 1765 ; d. young.

Henry, b. June 15, 1766.

Sarah, b. in 1771; d. July 27, 1834; unmarried. (Lived in Harvard.)

Abigail, b. June 20, 1775; m. Sept. 24, 1794, John Russell; d. (had issue).

Isaac, b. in 1777 ; d. in 1852 ; unmarried.

Judith, b. July 18, 1780; m. June 5, 1794, John Gary; d. Dec. 6, 1820.

Ariel.

PI^xVTK IH

William Coding.

Henry Duer Coding.

William Henry Coding.

Annie Coding.

William Coding.

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137

6. ABIGAIL GODING (5 Henry, 4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry,
1 Henry).

Her children — -
Abigail, b. June 28, 1795; m. Eli Brigham, of Jaffrey, N. H., and re-
moved to McDonough, New York.
Mary, b. March 16, 1797; d. 1799.

Mary, b. May, 1799; m. Joseph Rollins, and removed to Peru, Vermont.
Rebecca, b. April 19, 1801 ; m. Ebenezer Crane, of Dalton, N. H.

6. JUDITH GODING (5 Henry, 4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry,

1 Henry).

Her children —
John, b. May 14, 1797; d. April 15, 1812.
Judith, b. May 21, 1801; d. Oct. 1, 1805.
Isaac, b. June 10, 1803 ; d. Sept. 21, 1805.
Isaac, b. April 19, 1806; d. Dec. 17, 1854; unmarried.
Gilman, b. Dec. 1, 1808; m. Jan. 1, 1839, Catherine Lovell; d. May 12,

1901.
Alvin, b. Aug. 26, 1811 ; d. April 26, 1812.
John, b. July 8, 1813; m. Feb. 26, 1840, Mary Parkhurst; d. March 31,

1903.
Judith, b. May 21, 1818; d. Oct. 26, 1838; unmarried.

7. GILMAN GARY (6 Judith, 5 Henry, 4 Samuel, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —
A son, not named, b. Dec. 16, 1841 ; d. Dec. 16, 1841.
Josephine Maria, b. July 8, 1845 ; d. Aug. 17, 1845.
Edmund, b. Oct. 2, 1848; d. Oct. 23, 1871; unmarried.
Ellen, b. Nov. 2, 1851; m. 1st April 26, 1872, E. Manford Woodward;

2d July 3, 1892, Simon E. Stone.
Mary, b. May 23, 1853 ; d. April 3, 1883 ; unmarried.
Arthur, b. April 23, 1858; d. Sept. 3, 1858.

8. ELLEN GARY (7 Gilman, 6 Judith, 5 Henry, 4 Samuel, 3
William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her first husband died March 23, 1875. The thanks of the
family are due to her for preserving the records of this branch.
She resides in Medford, Mass.

Her children by the first husband, none by the second —
William Edmund, b. May 18, 1873; d. June 12, 1874.

7. JOHN GARY (6 Judith, 5 Henry, 4 Samuel, 3 William, 2
Henry, 1 Henry).

His children —

William Wallace, b. Jan. 22, 1841 ; m. in 1866, Hattie Spofford ; died

Sarah Minerva, b. May 21, 1850; m. May 19, 1870, Albert C. Kendall.

138 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY

8. WILLIAM WALLACE GARY (7 John, 6 Judith, 5 Henry,
4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

His children —
Bertha A., b. Oct. 17, 1866; lives in Proctor, Vt.
H. M. Maud, b. Feb. 19, 1869 ; dead.

8. SARAH MINERVA GARY (7 John, 6 Judith, 5 Henry, 4

Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry),

She resides in Fitchburg, Mass. Her son, Eugene, lives in
Gambridge, Mass., Fred in Waterville, Maine.

Her children —
Eugene Albert, b. April 9, 1871 ; m. Nov. 15, 1893, Jessie A. L. Gilliland.
Fred Hobart, b. Oct. 21, 1879; m. April 9, 1904, E. Maude Plunkett.

5. JEDUTHUN CODING (4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1

Henry),

He was reared by his uncle, Henry, who was childless, who
made him his heir. He enlisted as a private in the French and
Indian War, and served in the Crown Point expedition, nineteen
days' travel having allowed. An account due Captain Cheever
for food, amounting to £ 1-6-3, is shown, and another dated Jan-
uary 4, 1759, for billeting officers and men on the march from Lake
George, due August 10, 1757, mentions his name, A receipt is
preserved, signed by him, dated Cambridge, March 25, 1757, en-
dorsed "Colonel Brattle's Return, given to that officer by the men
who enlisted out of his regiment into His Majesty's Service, under
Lord Loudon, General, stating that they had enlisted before March
22, 1757, he receiving $6.00." He again enlisted March 7, 1758,
from Charleston, Mass., as a private, entering service March 10,
and served until October 23 of the same year. There is no record
of marriage or death.

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5. THOMAS CODING (4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1

Henry).

As a young man he lived in Lexington, Mass., and was em-
ployed by Joseph Comme, When the French and Indian War was
waging he enlisted for the Canada expedition in Captain Libbe's
company, Colonel Fribble's regiment, his name appearing on the
list of men fed by Ezekeil How(e), at the "Wayside Inn," in 1758,

GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 139

on their return. The following year he again enlisted April 6,
and was discharged November 1, re-enlisted the next day, and
again November 15 (his name appearing on a muster roll of that
date), in a company of foot in His Majesty's Service, under Captain
Israel Davis, in Colonel Jonathan Bagley's regiment. Not tiring
of his military experience, he again enlisted from Boston, March
25, 1762, under Captain Leonard Whiting, being discharged No-
vember 18, 1762. A portion of his service was under Colonel
Crane. No children are recorded .

5. JOHN CODING (4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

He commenced life for himself in the employ of Samuel Fes-
senden, in Lexington. His enlistment in the French and Indian
War dates from March 29, 1762, as a private, his discharge being
dated November 18, 1762. His name also appears on a pay roll
dated Boston, March 5, 1763, in Captain Leonard Whiting's com-
pany, which did yeoman service during those stirring times.

His children —
Mary, b. May 17, 1772.

4. ELIZABETH CODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).
She was the second wife of John Batherick.

Her children —

John, b. Jan. 4, 1729; died in infancy.

John, bapt. Nov. 8, 1730; m. in Feb., 1754, his wife's name not recorded.

Henry, bapt. Aug. 13, 1732.

Timothy, bapt. April 3, 1737; m. in 1759, Beulah Prentice.

Hannah, b. Aug. 30, 1741.

Josiah, b. Dec. 3, 1743; d. Dec. 11, 1743.

Lydia, b. June 30, 1746; d. July 17, 1749.

4. JOHN CODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

While there is no record of marriage, it is believed he was mar-
ried and had one daughter.

His children —
Abigail, b. in 1740; m. John Coggswell; d. Jan. 19, 1782, in Boston.

4. HANNAH CODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

Her husband was born March 24, 1706, she being his second
wife.

Her children —
Amos, b. in 1753 or 1754; m. in 1778 or 1779, wife's name not recorded.

I40 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY

4. DOROTHY GODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry).

For some unaccountable reason her name is not mentioned in
her father's will.

Her children —

John, b. March 1, 1740.

Jonas, b. Feb. 6, 1747.

Benjamin, b. Dec. 25, 1748; m. Feb. 4, 1772, Deborah Beard.

Thomas, b. Nov. 29, 1751; m. Nov. 11, 1773, Abigail Johnson.

Elizabeth, b. Nov. 23, 1753; m. Dec. 19, 1771, Jonas Wyman.

PLA.TE 15)

I'lLliKlT (jOUlNG.

Adoniram Judson Goding.

Ann Coding.

GiLRERT Hathaway.

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INDEX OF CODINGS

(The figures at left hand show year of birth)

PAGE

1868 Abbie Estella 92

1852 Abbie Ruth 76

1713 Abigail 20

1740 Abigail 139

1775 Abigail 136

1822 Abigail Hubbard 22

1819 Abram 133

1794 Abraham 28

1832 Absolem 83

1905 Ada Fern 75

1875 Ada Lillian 76

1885 Addie Josephine 120

1850 Adna Lee 76

1824 Adoniram Judson 49

1886 Agnes Rice 74

1863 Albert Edgar 123

1875 Albert Elmer 36

1862 Albert Frank 76

1853 Albert Munroe 58

1899 Alden Arthur 25

1886 Alfred 51

1900 Alfred Francis 57

1874 Alfred Luther 27

1882 Alice Blanchard 46

1883 Alice Florilla 118

1861 Alice Ilsey 126

1886 Alice May 26

1873 Alma Edith 103

1851 Alphonso Chandler 63

1828 Alphonso Landon 49

1902 Alphonso Levi 61

1876 Alroy Noyes 95

1844 Alvin Leighton 95

1813 Amanda Coolridge 121

1797 Amasa 96

1836 Amasa 102

1837 Amasa 97

1806 Amos 96

1753 Amos 139

1829 Andrew 128

1801 Angeline Earned 121

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1847 Angeline Merritt 123

1770 Anna 21

1863 Anna May 116

1860 Anne May 31

1821 Annette 29

1829 Ann Augusta 113

1904 Annie Mildred 119

1871 Anthony lanthis 58

1831 Arabelle Rawson 113

Ariel 136

1881 Arthur Daniel 118

1884 Arthur H 99

1877 Arthur Horace 116

1870 Arthur Foss 43

1893 Arthur Tuttle 59

1890 Arthur Warren 94

1873 Arthur William 25

1804 Asa 82

1831 Asa Spencer 86

1801 Augusta 96

1748 Benjamin 140

1807 Benjamin 40

1896 Benjamin Anthony 61

1884 Benjamin Butler 92

1842 Benjamin Franklin 76

1866 Benjamin Judson 58

1775 Benjamin Myrick 39

1897 Benjamin Willard 44

1877 Bertha 107

1883 Bertha 56

1862 Bertha Abbie 23

1883 Bertha Adelaide 46

1885 Bertha Etta 23

1884 Bertha May 124

1893 Bertha Mildred 78

1883 Bessie Irene 58

1877 Bessie May 36

1786 Betsey 39

1849 Betsey Jane 41

1891 Blaine Clark 100

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1890 Blanche Willard 44

1879 Burt Hurd 25

Burton Field Ill

1864 Carrie Lizzie 69

1803 Caroline 121

1818 Caroline 121

1892 Caroline Elizabeth 61

1860 Carrie Adelia 123

1870 Carrie Gertrude 92

1864 Carrie Louise 55

1895 Carroll 78

1821 Catherine Gowell 49

1844 Celinda Eldridge 105

1816 Charles 112

1842 Charles 95

1854 Charles 25

1882 Charles 51

1863 Charles 70

1856 Charles Adna 76

1870 Charles, Adoniram 55

1868 Charles Alvin 95

1860 Charles Brooks 81

1838 Charles Coolridge 86

1871 Charles Everett 90

1856 Charles 97

1856 Charles Henry 132

1872 Charles Leroy 92

1872 Charles Mariner 95

1888 Charles Ventres 94

1866 Charles Wallace 99

1855 Charles Widgery T 42

1894 Charles Widgery T 44

1844 Charlotte 92

1842 Charlotte Catherine 91

1892 Chester Emmet 56

1883 Chestina Myrilla 117

1849 Clara 92

1863 Clara 90

1875 Clara 107

1856 Clara Arvilla 58

1853 Clara Jeanette 70

1860 Clara Luella 132

1888 Clara Robey 23

1881 Clara Susan 59

1883 Clarence Eugene 56

1885 Clarence Floyd 118

1858 Clarence Leroy 87

1901 Clarence Neil 94

1819 Clarinda 83

1858 Clarissa 116

INDEX TO GENEALOGY

PAGE

1895 Clifford Stanley 117

1896 Clyde Lester 77

1879 Cora Elizabeth 59

1827 Cordelia Gould 86

1849 Corydon Otis 42

1829 Cyrus Chase 86

1870 Daisy Bell 84

1846 Dallas Ludolfus 115

1852 Dana Elmer 35

1844 Dana William 41

1814 Daniel 112

1847 Daniel Jefferson 118

1854 David Arthur 58

1826 David Nutter 49

1902 David Nutter 60

1862 Davis Elmer 42

1862 Davis Elmer

1825 Davis Washburn 121

1754 Deborah 135

1864 Delia Mabel 123

1879 Delia 107

1900 Delmont Emerson 60

1883 Dora Frances 56

1842 Dorcas Thomas 41

1904 Doris Maxim 74

1717 Dorothy 20

1879 Earle George 56

Eda 99

1890 Eddy Monroe 36

1857 Edgar 123

1883 Edith Alpha 23

1872 Edith May 90

1870 Edna }16

1870 Edna A 99

1888 Edward Lee 120

1885 Edward Lyman 131

1870 Edward Nathan 27

1823 Edward Richardson 122

1859 Edward Robert 129

1837 Edwin 30

1870 Edwin A 99

1903 Edwin A 100

1866 Edwin Lincoln 55

1851 Edwin Lyford 45

1841 Edwin R. Warren 30

Effie 23

1811 Elbridge Gerry 96

1831 Elbridge Gerry 70

INDEX TO

PAGE

1834 Elbridge Gerry 109

1816 Elbrit 49

1858 Elbrit Judson 55

1879 Elbrit Mahew 51

1667 Elizabeth 16

1708 Elizabeth 20

1753 Elizabeth 140

1786 Elizabeth 39

1796 Elizabeth 96

1800 Elizabeth 82

1840 Elizabeth Quincy 49

1837 Eliza Ann Dana 122

1808 Eliza Ann 121

1823 Eliza Ann 97

Ella Bessie Ill

1895 Ella Foster 51

1844 Ella Frances 30

1852 Ella Katherine 79

1856 Ella May 90

1855 Ella Medora 63

1857 Ellen 73

1835 Elmira 97

1883 Eloise 72

1875 Elva Almira 103

1878 Elva Estelle 41

1822 Emeline Philbrick 49

1845 Emerson Eugene 79

1821 Emily Louisa 128

1884 Emily Tarbell 46

1807 Emily 127

1883 Emma 51

1847 Emelme Patience 54

1868 Emma 116

1874 Emma Florence 120

1838 Emma Lucinda 105

1859 Emma Rosalie 83

1839 Emulus Luke 70

1819 Ensign Otis 72

1848 Ensign Stephens 72

1820 Ephriam 40

1871 Ephriam Tilson 118

1869 Ernest Adelbert 114

1889 Ernest Coolridge 94

1879 Ernest Eugene 23

1800 Esther 96

1823 Esther 128

1804 Esther Lovewell 112

1856 Estella 113

1862 Estella Frances 106

1875 Eugene Bigelow 79

1838 Eugene Francis 70

GENEALOGY 143

PAGE

1859 Eugene Francis 73

1890 Eugene Francis 74

1877 Eula V 110

1788 Eunice 39

1802 Eunice 82

1805 Eunice 29

1834 Eunice Ann 86

1880 Eunice E 99

1869 Eva HI

1898 Eva Belle 91

1873 Eva May 76

1825 Everett 83

1878 Ezra Toby 92

1870 Fannie 51

Felix 98

1834 Flavel 70

1881 Flavella Anne 56

1834 Flavella Elizabeth 49

1875 Flavella Emeline 58

1875 Flora 84

1829 Flora Ann 49

1877 Flora Belle 58

1849 Flora Catherine 62

1890 Flora Emma 23

1887 Flora May 56

1883 Florence Longley 46

1842 Florilla Barker 105

1829 Florinda Thompson 70

1874 Flora Josephine 64

1901 Floyd Carl 77

1896 Forrest Linwood 120

1843 Frances Emeline 49

1836 Frances J 35

1822 Frank 75

1881 Frank Christopher 51

1854 Fred Caleb 35

1900 Fred L 100

1891 Fred Earl 119

1868 Fred Ellis 76

1883 Fred Harold 74

1886 Frederick Landon 68

1855 Frederick Lawson 129

1874 Frederick L 99

1892 Frederick Seeley 131

1858 Frederick Webster 63

1887 Gage 63

1808 George 96

1812 George C 133

1856 George 110

144

1857

1856

1838

1849

1852

1851

1846

1852

1851

1846

1879

1836

1897

1838

1876

1864

1849

1875

1875

1845

1872

1865

1824

1881

1835

1869

1836

1900

1869

1880

1901

1816

1825

1884

1892

1716
1772
1791
1795
1797
1815
1817
1793
1816
1892
1816
1831
1827

1880

INDEX TO GENEALOGY

PAGE

George Fred 26

George E 133

George 95

George

89

George Amos 105

George Edward 131

George Edward 53

George Amos 105

George Edward 131

George Edwin 46

George Ernest 120

George Gancelo 109

George Harrington 59

George Henry 95

George Howard 25

George Mansfield 87

George Page 89

George Thatcher 118

George Valorus 74

George Washington 118

George Washington 55

George Warren 99

George Wells 128

Gerry Ozro 108

Gerry Parker 105

Gertrude EHzabeth 58

Gilbert Hathaway 49

Glen 46

Grace Annie 123

Grace Leona 36

Grace Lenore 100

Granville 83

Granville 128

Grover Cleveland 56

Guy Crochett 103

Hannah 20

Hannah 39

Hannah 127

Hannah 40

Hannah 112

Hannah 29

Hannah 70

Hannah Walker 22

Hannah Walker 22

Harold Lee 119

Harriet 133

Harriet Angeline 97

Harriet Ann 70

Harris Estabrook 99

Hattie 72

PAGE

1868 Hattie 55

1840 Harrison 95, 115

1841 Harrison 123

1876 Harry 74

1861 Harry Gay 70

1881 Harry Lee 103

1858 Hattie 165

1885 Hattie Belle 87

1902 Hazel Irene 119

1882 Hazle Vera 68

1838 Helen 115

1896 Helen Gilmore 34

1859 Helen Louisa 131

1891 Helena Bertha 117

1630 Henry 13

1642 Henry 13

1704 Henry 20

1736 Henry 135

1746 Henry 20

1766 Henry 136

1772 Henry 21

1803 Henry 29

1864 Henry Ill

1844 Henry Clay 70

1858 Henry Duer 31

1857 Henry Franklin 45

1838 Henry West 110

1847 Herbert 25

1871 Herbert 74

1888 Herbert 123

1849 Hezekiah 118

1890 Homer George 108

1854 Horace Franklin 95

1851 Horace Greeley 123

1856 Horace Landon 63

1849 Howard 25

1893 Howard Munroe 90

1892 Howard Vernon 46

1902 Hubert Ward 25

Ina

1808 Increase Sumner

99

40

1808 Ira 83

1874 Ira Collridge 95

1887 Ira Lincoln 59

1893 Irene 74

1777 Isaac 39

1777 Isaac 136

1798 Isaac 82

1837 Isabella Dorr 129

Ivan 79

INDEX TO

PAGE

1897 Ivy M. 100

1858 Izates Charles 92

1831 James 128

1859 James Alfred 58

1884 James Franklin 108

1882 James Garfield 92

1821 Jane M 112

1815 Jane Philbrick 70

1867 Jedediah 123

1740 Jeduthan 135

1897 Jennie B 100

1866 Jeremiah H 72>

1860 Jessie 106

1862 Joanna S 54

1741 Joanna 20

1799 Joel 121

1715 John 20

1745 John 135

1806 John 83

1849 John Andrew 129

1817 John Brooks 40

1813 John Clark 128

1869 John Conley Ill

1729 John 139

1797 John 137

1831 John Hall 122

1853 John Granville 129

1842 John Henry 35

1858 John Henry 26

1833 John Lambert 86

1904 John Lowell 60

1864 John Ludgate 58

1827 John Walker 22

1866 John Willard 123

1766 Jonas 39

1789 Jonas 40

1803 Jonas 96

1840 Jonas 110

1876 Jonas Ill

1845 Jonas Nathan 102

1762 Jonathan 39

1784 Jonathan 39

1802 Jonathan 121

1739 Jonathan Coolridge 20

1810 Jonathan Coolridge 83

1860 Jonathan Coolridge 92

1795 Joseph 82

1831 Joseph Alfred 102

1888 Joseph Arthur 107

1848 Joseph Augustus 105

lO

GENEALOGY 145

PAGE

1850 Joseph Sawyer 95

1825 Josephine 97

1845 Josephine 187

1853 Josephine Octavia 63

1885 Josie Abigail 56

1780 Judith 136

1801 Julia 29

1882 Kate 75

1858 Katie Buzzell 83

1880 Kate Charlotte 92

1888 Kate Leone 118

1905 Kenneth W 100

1862 Laura Ill

1892 Laura Amanda 43

1843 Laura Belinda 123

1873 Lena 107

1895 Leo 74

1887 Leo Vivian 94

1891 Leola Genevieve 103

1889 Leonard Otis 117

1888 Leon Lester 45

1895 Leon Linwood 119

1863 Lida Catherine 81

1878 Lillian Estella 87

1842 Llewellyn 97

1839 Loann Maria 97

1892 Lola Anna 26

1829 Loreana 83

1806 Louisa Carter 121

1849 Louisa Fuller 123

1902 Louis A 100

Louise 99

1874 Lottie Ida 78

1870 Lottie Mabel 95

1813 Lovewell 83

1863 Lucia Evelyn 83

1900 Lucille Addie 120

1800 Lucinda 40

1815 Lucretia 40

1867 Lucy Anna 99

1826 Lucy Clark 30

1862 Lucy Ella 58

1894 Lucy H 100

1843 Lucy Jane 83

1830 Ludolphus 115

1878 Luella Jane 118

1791 Luke 40

1885 Lulu Roberta 117

1901 Luman Palm 117

146

PAGE

1866 Lurette Sarah 76

1791 Luther 22

1854 Luther 110

1884 Luther L Ill

1824 Luther Martin 22

1857 Luther Samuel 26

1818 Lydia Hathaway 49

1746 Lydia 137

1881 Mabel Jane 41

1880 Mabel Locke 90

1888 Mabel Rose 100

1849 Marcellus 110

1886 Marcia Belle 92

1767 Margaret 127

1816 Margaret 128

1889 Margaret 46

1862 Margaret A 73

1848 Margaret Elizabeth 91

1829 Margaret Jane 30

1886 Margretta Lottie 36

1898 Margurite 94

1889 Marguerite Adelaide 130

1811 Maria 47

1899 Marian 1 100

1893 Marian Scott B 59

1842 Marietta 70

1879 Mark Alton 108

1847 Mark Stephens 72

1904 Marshall Bryant 46

1854 Marshall Rood 45

1732 Martha 20

1812 Martha 29

1814 Martha 128

1815 Martha 47

1857 Martha Ellen 92

1878 Martha Evelyn 90

1877 Martha A 99

1833 Martin 115

1701 Mary 20

1746 Mary 135

1765 Mary 136

1772 Mary 139

1819 Mary 29

1833 Mary 97

1877 Mary Abbie 27

1824 Mary Adams 40

1874 Mary Adelphia 90

1849 Mary Ann 81

1860 Mary Ann 55

1865 Mary Ann 114

INDEX TO GENEALOGY

PAGE

1873 Mary Ann 58

1872 Mary Augusta 118

1892 Mary E 100

1847 Mary Ellen 42

1862 Mary Eliza 97

1861 Mary E 132

1837 Mary Elizabeth 35

1832 Mary Elizabeth 105, 113

1839 Mary Elizabeth 23

1868 Mary Elizabeth 27

1873 Mary Elizabeth 110

1826 Mary F 113

1851 Mary Florence 118

1832 Mary Judith 128

1841 Mary Judith 129

1863 Mary Jane 89

1864 Mary Prisbee 76

1841 Mary Roselia 102

1868 Mattie 55

1879 Mattie Ill

1886 Maude Blanche 92

1881 Maurice Ray 107

1865 Melinda 116

1840 Melvina Leonore 105

1766 Mercy 21

1768 Mercy 21

1/17 Mercy Merritt 40

1887 Merle Stephens 72

1882 Mertina A 87

1881 Merton P 84

1822 Mirian Clark 30

Myra Lute Ill

Myron Lyman Ill

1887 Myrten Stilson 117

1811 Nancy Coolridge 40

1870 Nancy P 109

1893 Natalie Annie 117

1785 Nathaniel 127

1819 Nathaniel 128

1862 Nellie Agusta 55

1901 Nellie Lee 51

1879 Nettie 74

Nettie

1863 Nettie Florence 87

1886 Neva Margaret 108

1880 Nora G 110

1819 Octavia Bacheldar 49

1892 Olive Blythe 88

1881 Olive Ethel 26

1862
1874
1844
1860
1835
1857

1813
1874
1891
1870
1890
1889
1744
1755
1763
1793
1855
1795
1883

1885
1890
1888
1889
1734
1764
1788
1808
1828
1905
1801
1802
1836
1832
1806
1867
1859
1835
1863
1883
1826
1872
1890
1873
1861
1814
1853
1859
1796

INDEX TO

PAGE

Oliver Martin 116

011a May 87

Orris Alvah 76

Oscar Winfield 63

Otis 115

Otis Albion 116

Parker 96

Parker Ill

Pearl Gladys 94

Percy Jedediah 123

Perley Thomas 77

Persis Emeline 51

Peter 20

Peter 135

Peter 39

Peter 82

Phoebe Florilla 90

Polly 22

Purlie Alphonso 69

Rachel H

Ralph Alden 25

Ralph Edwin 100

Ralph Henry 92

Raymond Leslie 24

Rebecca 20

Rebecca 21

Rebecca 22

Rebecca 29

Rebecca Anne 30

Reginald L 101

Rhoda 112

Rhoda 112

Rhoda A 86

Richard Hubbard 23

Richard Rawson 112

Richard William 27

Robert Mayhew 49

Roscoe Green 113

Rosa Louann 99

Rose Gertrude 93

Rosella 35

Roselia Lillian 103

Roselina Augusta 59

Rose Royal 95

Rosetta Ruth 87

Roxlina 49

Rufus Henry 23

Rush Martin 116

Ruth 127

GENEALOGY 147

PAGE

1811 Ruth 40

1892 Ruth Alice 108

1894 Ruth Hazel 43

1833 Robert Stanwood 35

1883 Sadie Edna 57

1882 Sadie Elizabeth 76

1875 Sallie F HO

1706 Samuel 20

1738 Samuel 135

1761 Samuel 136

1902 Samuel Boston 51

1810 Samuel Merrill 112

1734 Sarah 135

1771 Sarah 136

1763 Sarah 21

1781 Sarah 127

1797 Sarah 29

1813 Sarah 133

1851 Sarah Elizabeth 92

1865 Sarah Elizabeth 27

1830 Sarah Hubbard 23

1865 Sarah Jane 55

1828 Sarah Myrick 128

1797 Sarah Pike 22

1847 Sarah Whitman 131

1749 Spencer 20

1769 Spencer 39

1812 Spencer 128

1897 Stanley Floyd 119

1883 Stella Josephine 59

1866 Stella Mabel 81

1878 Stella S 110

1847 Stephen Milford 76

1825 Stephen Philbrick 70

1815 Stillman Noyes 40

1904 Stowell Coolridge 96

1860 Sumner Stimson 116

1835 Susan Ellen 123

1815 Susan Miranda E 121

1857 Susan Norton 49

1839 Susan Shannon 123

1797 Susannah 121

1845 Susie W 109

1875 Sydney Jefferson 120

1820 Sylviro 121

1900 Tessie A 100

1848 Theodore Parsons 49

1879 Theo Henry 51

1885 Theron Adams 41

148

PAGE

1710 Thomas 20

1742 Thomas 135

1813 Thomas Adams 40

1879 Thomas Edgar 125

1851 Thomas Francis 55

1844 Tilson Stetson 118

1664 Timothy 16

1861 Tristran Arthur 123

1811 Tristran Chase 121

1837 Tristam Madison 123

INDEX TO GENEALOGY

1842 Uroxa

,101

1836 Valorus 70

1846 Valorus Foscarey 70

1897 Vera 101

1898 Violet 120

1836 Vesta Anne 41

1884 Vida Anne 56

1829 Viranus 85

1889 Waldo 50

1861 Wallace 99

1868 Walter 74, 114

1880 Walter Lewis 58

1881 Walter Richard 26

1893 Walter Sewell 77

1878 Ward Luther 25

1890
1630
1669
1703
1736
1761
1789
1789
1799
1814
1820
1862
1864
1844
1897
1823
1850
1840
1874
1858
1828
1899
1848
1843
1881

PAGE

Warren Judson 56

13

Will

Will
Will:
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will:
Will
Will
Will
Will
Will

am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am
am

16

20

20

21

29

127

29

133

22

81

Henry 50

Bradford 89

Browne 51

Henry 30

Henry 49

Henry H 91

Henry H 92

Luther 23

Parker 97

Read 34

Stanley 95

Wallace 109

Mark 23

1899 Zebulon 112

1833 Zeri Pike 102

INDEX OF NAMES OTHER THAN CODING

PAGE

Adams, Abraham B 28

Alvaras F 28

Amos 28

Dorothy 25

Eliza 28

Ellice P 28

Harriet 28

Helen M 122

John 28

John H 36

Joseph 21, 28

Rev. Joseph 21

Levina 28

Mercy 28

Sally 28

Sibyl 28

William G 28

Adkins, Levi 115

Aiken, Samuel A 116

Albee, Peter 101

Alden, Otis 28

Allen, Alta M 57

Amy 57

Asa 40

Charles 75

Eliza 75

Frank 75

Harriet 75

Harrison S 75

James 55

Lenora 75

Leonard 75

Margaret 83

Mary L 85

Nancy T 40

Nellie M 57

Philip S 75

Roanne 75

Stephen P 75

Ames, George A 64

Herbert B 68

Vivian F 68

PAGE

Annis, Elizabeth 0 61

Leon B 58

Lucy H 61

Mark F 61

Orrin D 61

Ruby E 61

Sibyl G 61

Virgil G 61

Atkinson, George W 75

Henry 97

William J 56

Atwood, Abigail C 71

Averill, Minnie 105

Bailey, Andrew J 49

Carrie E 69

Eugenia 69

Louis A 69

Sophronia 115

Baker, Frank G 73

Franklin H 129

Nellie M 129

Bangs, Bertha E 95

George A 95

Barker, Eldora 101

Frank C 103

Louis W 104

Magdalene C 104

Barrett, Arette 28

Cynthia 28

Barron, Frank TZ

Barton, Almira D 96

Basford, Alanson 47

Edwin C 71

Bassett, Edgar H 90

Bates, Clara S 113

Batherick, Hannah 139

Henry 139

John 139

Josiah 139

Lydia 139

Timothy 139

I50 INDEX TO

PAGE

Beals, Betsy 112

Bean, Abigail 47

Celinda L 105

Hattie L 105

Isaac 105

Lora E 105

Sherman 1 105

Walter D 105

Washington 47

Beard, Deborah 140

Benton, Belle W 63

Berry, Carl M 77

George W 76

Inez G 77

Lura M 77

Susan 115, 121

Bickford, Martha 85

Bigelow, Abbie R 79

Gerald H 61

John R 58

Billington, Christina L 86

Bills, Adella F 70

Bisbee, Mary 102

Viola 91

Bishoprick, A. Stanley 107

Stanley 108

Blackwell, Lydia P 113

Blake, Rosella S 29

Blood, Esther 49

Boyce, Mary 20

Brackett, Dorcas J 23

Draxey 22

Bridges, Lee 87

Brigham, Edward A 59

Bronson, Robert A 63

Brooks, Jessie M 85

Brown, Amos 49

Sarah F 52

Georgiana 58

Manda Charlotte 58

Seth 1 21

Browne L. A 109

Floyd 110

Fred 110

Nelson G 110

Pauline 110

Ramon 110

Bryant, Caleb H 69

Clarence R 87

Florilla 118

Judith C 128

GENEALOGY

PAGE

Bryant, William 87

Buck, Anice 47

Eliza 47

Bull, Samuel 16

Bumpus, Betsy 47

Harriet G 40

Burbank, Elzada C 107

Herbert W 107

Harold G 107

Josiah F 107

Orah J 107

Sylvanus W 105

Thomas A 107

Butterfield, Benj 49

Eliza J 52

Leonora 102

Buzzell, Nancy 83

Calhoun, Mary A 126

Campbell 102

Carleton, Ann S 131

Eliza G 131

Elmer L 131

Emily A 131

Francis W 131

Forrest E 131

Wesley W 131

William F 128

Carll, A. W 109

Carman, Cora B 70

Carr, Dianthia 101

George 101

Carter, Sybil 39

Cary, Alvin 137

Arthur 137

Bertha A 138

Edmund 137

Ellen 137

Gilman 137

H. M. Maud 138

Isaac 137

John 136

Josephine M 137

Judith 137

Mary 137

Sarah M 137

William E 137

Chamberlin, Jennie 30

Chambers, Clara 93

Chandler 98

Luther 47

INDEX TO

PAGE

Chandler, Lydia M 49

Chenery, David 40

David L 80

Jonathan 113

Lucretia G 113

Orrin 80

Susan A 80

Child, Adelphia 83

Amanda H 40

Amos 139

Charles W 115

Clarinda 115

Daniel 115

Edwin B 115

Elizabeth A 115

Esther J 115

George V 115

Granville 112

Granville F 115

Harrison 115

Henry 0 115

Isaac 20

Louisa M 115

Lucius L 115

Child, Martha M 115

Clapp, Albert 127

Benjamin 127

Carrie L 69

Charles M 69

Flavilla G 69

Flora E 69

Frank H 69

George 127

Henry 127

Jennie M 69

Margaret 127

Moody C 49

Nannie M 69

Sarah 127

Clark, Rev. Atherton 22

Bessie 106

Eleanor 29

Eliza 127

Flora 58

Horace 42

Dr. J 73

Laura 99

Minnie 99

William L 72,

Clayton, Alma M 100

Fred L 100

GENEALOGY

Clayton, George L.

George S

Hazel M

Irvin M ,

John A

PAGE

..100
.. 99
..100
..100
..100

William 99

Clough, Emory A 27

George 23

Georgia E 27

Grace 1 27

Mary E 27

Richard G 27

Ruby L 27

Coffin, William

Coggshall, Harriet A 70

Coggswell, John 139

Coleman, Ellen 70

Collins, David 107

Conley, Sarah A 110

Cook, Cleon R 119

Harry P 118

Percy F 119

Coolidge, Albion 85

Loann 82

Mary 39

Coombs, Charles 115

Cox, Lillian J 106

Crane, Ebenezer 137

Cresson 20

Crockett, J. H 41

Lucy 1 102

Curtis, Frank M 97

Cummings, Benj. C 102

Bertha 106

Eva M 78

Leon F 78

Lincoln 76

Maud L 78

Cutter, Abigail 135

Cyphers, Horace L 93

Damber, Francis Clifford 56

Dana, Caroline J 122

Eliza A 122

Eliza A. M 122

Henrietta E 122

Mary F 122

Stephen 121

Daniels, Joseph 71

Darling, Charles E 85

Clarinda 85

X52 INDEX TO

PAGE

Darling, Elizabeth 85

John 82

Lucilva 85

Mary S 85

Rufus 85

Ruth 85

Samuel 85

Susanna 85

Viranus 82

Davis, Annette M 36

Emma F 36

Lucy A 91

Melissa 115

Timothy C 36

William H 29, 36

Davenport, Solon 101

Dawes, Emma A 53

Day 101

Dearborn, John S 123

Demverse, Melvina A 115

Dennett, Sumner C 114

Dennis, Maria M 46

Dexter, Elenora 34

John 30

John E 34

William G 34

Dickey, John P 129

Dimmick, Minnie L 55

Doble, Miriam 83

Dolley, Christina 83

Elijah W 113

Elroy S 114

Leland F 114

Wilmer M 114

Donnell, Martha 128

Dorr, Daniel 29

Dove, John 127

William 127

Dow, Clara J 49

Doyle, Richard 73

Drake, Dana 91

Ernest E 91

Francis C 91

William H 90

Driscoll, Kittie 55

Dubois, Cornelia 23

Dunham, Ella M 114

Ellis 114

Rebecca M 114

Roscoe G 1 14

Vesta E 114

GENEALOGY

PAGE

Edmonds, Abbie 41

Edson, Levangia 36

Edwards, John 132

Elder George A 58

Ely, Anne 132

Emory, Nehemiah 28

Estabrook, Mary C 53

Farrington, Enoch 102

Fay, Hazel 57

John Andrew 55

Fenderson, Eva P 87

Ferris, Ray Rockwell 56

Field, Albion 86

Charles E 89

Ella 110

George C 49

George E 53

George G 89

Jonas J 53

Josiah 89

Martha E 89

Mary J 89

Mary S 89

Nancy E 89

William 127

William A 89

Finney 106

Flagg, Susan 85

Fletcher, Harriet E 121

Fogg, Alice 1 126

Emeline D 126

Florence A 126

Frederick A 126

John S 126

Ruth A 35

Sumner 121

Susan E 126

Forbes, Robert 128

Forrester, Mary P 58

Foster, F. M 110

Eraser, Lottie A 35

French, Martha L 71

Lydia W 113

Frost, Arthur C 114

Fred 0 114

Martha B 122

Fuller, Andrew D 122

Eliza A. D 122

Eliza C 122

Isaiah W 121

INDEX TO

PAGE

Fuller, John 76

Louisa C 122

Furbush, George W 97

Gamache, Julia M 107

Ganong, Frank 69

Gardner, Elenora 34

Ernest 34

Fannie F 42

George F 34

Rebecca A 34

Theodore F 30

William G 34

Garnett, Gwynn 54

Gay, Hattie A 115

Getchell, Laura E 83

Gibbs, Ella M 113

Ellen 71

Frank B 82

Horace E 81

Lida C 82

Giflford, Abbie S 89

Gilliland, Jessie A. L 138

Gillson, Philena 123

Gilman, Bessie A 26

George 23

George F 26

Richard E 26

Sarah G 26

Gilmore, Hannah 30

Gleason, Benjamin 140

Elizabeth 140

John 20

Jonas 140

Thomas 140

Glidden, Lucretia 76

Glover, Harry E 119

Willis E 118

Goddard, Augusta 118

Goodwin, Caroline A 123

Margaret L 128

Gordon, Eldridge 0 90

Eva L 90

George 115

John H 90

John L 90

Gowell, Catherine 39

Grant, Marcia 76

Graves, Dr. Benj 52

Pliny E 52

Gray, Elias 76

Green, William 133

GENEALOGY 153

PAGE

Griffin, Darwin 29

Griffith, S. E 41

Griggs, Ella 49

Grose, Daniel 121

William 121

Gunn, Ida 51

Hackelton, Samuel 28

Hadley, Ashton W 124

Haines, Carrie J 51

George W 91

Lilla F 51

Philena E 92

Philona E 92

Hancock, Charles D 54

Clara F 54

Elizabeth 54

Emeline P 54

Flora E 54

George W 54

Josephine 54

John L 49

Dr. Joseph L 54

William 54

Harbinson, Samuel 56

Harlow, Eva F 88

George M 88

Harold L 88

Leslie H 87

Levi F 132

Harmon, Alpheus K 113

Charlotte K 83

Esther D 83

Levi P 113

Levi W 80

Louisa M 83

Martha B 113

Mary F 113

Nathaniel 112

Persia B 113

Samuel B 113

Sarah 113

Harrington, Patience 121

Harris, Nathaniel 28

Hart, Alice M 100

Charles W 100

Clive V 100

Estella M 52, 102

Eunice H 100

Herbert H 100

Myrtle E 100

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Hart, Pearl R 100

Richard 99

Harvey, William 54

Hathaway, Williams S 41

Hawkins, Emma J 49

Hayward L 99

Pearl H 101

Haynes, Carrie B 52

Elizabeth F 52

Florence A 52

John 49

John N 52

Robert C 52

Waldo F 52

Hayward, Mabel 46

Hefferin, John 83

Hurlburt, Alice 55

Higgins, Laura J 42

Hill, Andrew 116

Hilton, Evelyn E 23

Hinds, Aurelius S 45

Hodge, Appleton 76

Martha A 118

Hodgkins 162

Holbrook, Cyrene 83

Holden, Elizabeth 20

Holmes, Carrie 89

Holston, Francis W 36

Hopkins, Frances 115

Houck, Elizabeth L 34

Houdlette, Jasper 131

Howard, Allen 102

Elizabeth V 74

Walter 103

Howes, Hannah M 97

Hoyt, Clara 98

Hubbard, Abigail 22

Hughes, J. U 110

Jewell 110

Humphreys, Faustina 76

Huntoon, Lucy A 109

Hurd, Electa B 25

Emma H 25

Jessie F 23

Hustin, Lorenzo D 102

Hutchinson, Grace P 74

Hyde, Charles H 71

Clara J 71

Corydon L 71

Ella M 71

Harriet E 71

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Hyde, Henry 70

John M 71

Joseph 70

Joseph E 71

Sarah K 71

William A 71

Irish, Alice J 42

Emerson A 42

Ethel T 42

Samuel F 41

Jamieson, Anna L 23

Effie 23

Thomas G 22

Jewell, Robert J 132

Johnson, Abigail 140

Anna C 93

August N 93

Floyd P 93

Frank A 93

Joseph C 80

Niles P 92

Jones, Adeline V 114

Cora S 118

Harriet M 47

Mercy A 113

Jordan, Jessie 127

Joy, Arabella 49

Flora E 73

Harriet A 73

John H .' 73

John M 70

Kalloch, Abbie 98

Belinda 97

Keep, Mary S 105

Keith, Minnie 132

Kendall, Albert C 137

Eugene A 138

Fred H 138

Kennedy, Allan 52

Keyes, Adeline 76

Killbreth, Syrena 112

Kimball, Bertha J 25

Frank A 25

Lieut. F. C 23

Frederick G 25

Lucia F 25

Margaret L 25

King, Ethel G 57

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King, Rev. Melville 120

Wm. Fielding 55

William G 57

Knight, Almira A 53

Knowlton, Newell 106

Knox, James 28

Prudence 40

Kyes, Catherine F 122

Gustavus 122

Lafayette, Lillian M 25

Lagross, Elme M 58

Lahey, Florence A 56

John J 56

Lamas, Cristy 36

George 36

Lambert, Emma 98

Louise J 54

Lamkin, Eliza P 70

Lane, Emma 95

Josie A 72

Larkin, Lelia 51

Larned, Hannah 20

Larrabee, Aaron 115

Gertrude 86

Lathrop, Carrie A 91

Lawrence 28

Layton, Gertrude 54

Leach, Alice L 78

Calvin R 76

Charlotte 115

Lottie I 78

Leavitt, Arthur 97

Charles 97

Edward 97

Elsie 97

George 97

Josephine 97

Josephine 97

Mary E 97

Myra 97

Oliver 97

Samuel 97

Winfield S 97

Lee, Patrick B 97

Leighton, Joseph 132

Libby, Jason 85

Livermore, Hannah 133

John 127

Locke, Adrian S 84

Carl E 84

GENEALOGY 155

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Locke, Florence E 84

Isabelle M 89

Lewis G 84

Mary L 84

Stillman 84

William 1 84

Viola H 84

Logan, Frank G 54

Longley, Marian S 45

Lougee, Vernon C 84

Lowell, Catherine 39

Lovell, Catherine 137

Lovering, Carrie 97

Lovewell, Abigail 86

Elizabeth 39

Hannah 39

Ludgate, Elizabeth 49

Lyford, Charles D 46

George E 46

Mary E 46

Nathaniel 40

Lynch, Lucy A 45

Lyndon, Thomas 54

Lynds, Margaret E 34

Lyman, Kittie 0 92

Macmurtry, Elizabeth 108

Herbert 108

Wilfred A 108

William J 107

Magrew, Alice R 105

Mark, Annette M 36

Fred A 36

George A 36

Godfrey 29

Markwell, Frits 116

Martin, May L 26

Massey, Edna 103

Maxim, Fannie 74

Sarah B 113

McCafferty, Bessie 89

McCauley, Marguerite J 86

McCausland, Myrtie L 115

McDonald, Nellie E 42

Susie E 42

McEard, Harry L 84

McFarden, Maria 75

McGowan, Emma G 129

Merrill, Hiram A 122

John E 52

Lillian M 80

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Merritt, Daniel 121

Edward R 122

Flaville D 122

George H 122

John H 122

Joseph W 122

Lidora A. D 122

Mary A 122

Rufus D 122

Silviro V 122

Dr. Victor 106

Miller, Addie D 26

Louisa 126

Warren 93

Millikin, William H 126

Mitchell, Mina 98

Monto, Mary B 53

Moody, Abbie P 71

Laura A 73

Moore, Abel 28

Abner 28

Asa 21, 28

Rebecca 28

Samuel 28

Sarah 28

William 28

Morrill, Nancy 102

Morrison, William 97

Morse, Clara A 22

Elijah 22

Florinda J 90

Harrison 113

Motherwell, Rachel H 12

Munsey, Emma J 71

Murphy, Carrie 1 99

Murray, Ada 89

Alma V 116

William 57

Muzzer, Arthur E 95

George A 95

Myers, Bertha F 24

Mark 23

Myrick, Ann B 127

Benjamin 127

Elizabeth 127

Emily 127

George 127

Maria 127

Mary A 127

Sarah 127

GENEALOGY

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Nichols, Dell L 93

Noble, Sarah E 105

Norton, Harriet 121

Susanna M 49

W. H 78

Noyes, Alice F 45

Clara M 45

Ellen E 45

Frank 76

Henry C 40

Henry W 45

Jane 47

Lucinda 121

Rossie L 77

Nutting, Edward 128

Osgood, Alice A 35

Annette 129

Annie E 129

Caleb 35

Emily C 129

Fred C 35

John C 45

Johua K 128

Wallington 129

Wellington 129

Owen, Augustus J 35

Henrietta 35

Packard, Rosanna 76

Page, Henrietta 116

Park, Ann 75

Asa 121

Louisa M 126

Parker, Abigail 121

Amos 121

Cyrus 121

Elizabeth 39

Emma M 50

Fannie A 50

George W 50

Hannah 121

Harriet 121

Henry P 121

James F 50

James L 49

Joel 121

Jonathan 121

Rhoda 121

Scarborough 39

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Parker, Susannah 121

Walter M 50

William H 50

Parkhurst, Leroy J 35

Mary 137

Parkinson, George Louis 57

Parlin, Oliver 28

Pearce, Mary E 114

Pease, Irving 106

Gustavus 105

Gutavus W 105

Lester W 106

John A 106

Mary 16

Minnie F 106

Roger L 106

Sarah L 106

Peirce, Daniel 20

Henry 20

Horace 105

Nathaniel 75

Perry, Elizabeth 13

George L 126

Phelps, Ella A 64

Ella B 63

Flora J 64

George C 64

George L 63

Philbrick, Hannah 85

Harriet 40

Lucy 82

Mary 29

Thomas 82

Pike, Cornelius 102

Dora 105

Esther A 102

Fred 105

James 96

James M 102

Jonas G 102

Jonathan 121

Lucinda 96

Lucinda E 102

Mariah A 102

Mary 96

Miranda D 102

Seth B 102

Sylviro V 102

William S 102

Pinkham, Lucy M 30

Rev. Nathaniel J 30

157

PAGE

Pinkham, Samuel E 30

William G 30

Plunkett, E. Maude 138

Poland, Flora E 118

Pomroy, Luther 71

Porter, Jacob 100

Powers, Edgar Borne 56

Pratt, Maud B 107

Prentice, Beulah 139

Prescott, Luetta 26

William H 75

Prime, George K 45

Pulsifer, Lizzie 0 95

Pushor, Ada 1 84

Clarence L 84

Flora E 84

Lowell 1 84

Merton P 84

Pearl C 84

Peter P 83

Putnam, John 115

Rallins, Joseph 137

Ranlett, Elizabeth A 22

Read, Georgia 31

Reed, Abigail 127

Elmira 76

George C 97

W. H 123

Zelopha 97

Reynolds, Arville G 41

Ephriam G 41

Ira 40

Lyford N 41

Mary C 41

Vesta A 41

Rice, Elizabeth 7Z

Rich, Sarah 121

Richards, Abigail 40

Amy T 39

Richardson, Ann 76

Artemus 76

Bemis 47

Betsy W 47

Charles W 47

Charlotte W 47

Clara 1 114

Cora E 114

David 76

Edward W 47

Edwin 76

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Richardson, Edwin W 114

Elizabeth 47

Ellen 75

Eunice 47

Fortner 47

Helen M 114

Horace 76

John 47

John H 39

Jonathan 40

Jonathan G 47

Lenora

Lucinda 76

Lucinda N 47

Lnra J 47

Mabelle F 114

Maria 47

Martha S 47

Mary W 47

Miriam 76

Nancy C 47

Nelson W 113

Otis G 47

Richard 47

Ruth 47

Sabra A 75

Samuel 39

Susan 47

Walcott 76

Walter N 114

Wesley 47

William 47

Winifred P 114

Richmond, Ruth R 129

Riggs, Frank H 92

Frank J 92

Robbins, Clarence E 56

Deanthia A 70

Earl F 56

Eugene 1 55

Edward E 80

Fred E 79

Mattie A 56

Maud A 80

Minnie J 80

Nelson 115

Ralph 56

Rosalvin 105

Vida A 56

William F 80

Roberts, B. F 36

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Roberts, Evelyn H 80

George 49

Norton M 52

Oscar L 52

Robinson, Maggie 123

Rollins, Louisa A 132

Violanta 101

Rolph, Jonathan 101

Rose, Lillian 63

Ross, Harriet B 28

Laura 96

Viola A 95

Rowe, Dorcas 96

Rosella 115

Rowley, Josephine 99

Royce, Ada 1 50

Russell, John 136

Mary 135

Sargent, Edward H 42

Jennie A 42

Ruth 39

Saunders, Byril 101

Horace K 99

Vera 101

Sawyer, Carroll W 69

Charles H 70

Charles M 7Z

Granville D 86

Granville L 86

Jennie A 7Z

Lewis C 86

Mary 83

Mary A 99

Norman A 86

Sarah E 86

William S 86

Seaman, Henry 54

Seavey, A. B 23

Georgia M 90

Sellers, Alfred H 54

Severance, Lizzie 97

Sewell, Dana 0 106

Gertrude 106

Herbert W 106

Willis N 106

Shaw, Cora 54

George A 83

Harry A 84

Shepard, Eunice 21

Sherburne, Charles A 36

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Short, Eleanor M 45

Shumway, Emma F 122

Simmons, Annie E 89

Skinner, Samuel P 54

Small, Charles G 106

Maurice H 106

Melvina A 106

Olive 106

Samuel H 105

Smith, Abram 101

Adelaide M 129

Andrew F 97

Smith, Addie F 129

Alice F 98

Bernard H 118

Charles 28

Charlotte A 40

Clara 98

Clara W 76

Edwin M 98

Emeline 97

George H 87

Julia M 86

Lenora 113

Lincoln S 98

Lucretia 102

Mary 96

William 1 98

Winnifred 45

Spaulding, Hattie M 76

Speed, Paul 135

Spellman, Ann 49

Spike, Francis C. J 56

Spike, William D. C 56

Spofford, Hattie 137

Spooner, Martha 20

Sprague, John F 123

Mary E 70

Morrill G 124

Stancliff, Susanna B 108

Stanley, Frank 41

Standish, Mary 28

Starbird, William 85

Starborn, Sarah A 115

Stearns, Mary 20

Mercy 20

Stebbins, Dr. George S 122

Stephens, Josephine 70

Stetson, Mary 112

Stevens, Mabel 76

Homer W 107

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Stinchfield, Eliza 70

Stoddard, Gertrude 54

Stone, Moses 121

Simon E 137

Stowell, Mary E 83

Stugal, Alice M 52

Sturtevant, Sarah E 76

Styles, Hosea B 127

Swaney, Edith L 50

Swasey, Eleanor B 75

Harry G 75

Joanna B 75

John C 70

Kate W 75

Thomas B. R 75

Sylvester, William 121

Taylor, John W 123

Telfer, Agnes C 35

Tilley 98

Thomas, Sarah J 40

Thompson, Edwin 97

Ervin 87

Charles 97

James 97

Josephine 97

Mertina A 87

William A 80

Thurman, Harriet 114

Thurston, Addie 98

Bert 98

Charles 98

Edwin 98

Frank 98

Mary 98

Sewell 97

Tolman, Patience 40

Toothaker, Ivus P 88

Topping, Estella L 103

Forrest H 103

Orrin W 103

Raymond H 103

Tower, Samuel 128

Sarah 128

Towers, Abbie L 95

Towne, Eugene M 83

Titus 83

Walter E 85

Williston E 85

Trask, Annie 101

Eliza 75

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Trask, Martha 75

Tubbs 125

Tuck, Jane H 121

Nancy 121

Tucker, Benjamin F 26

John 132

Turner, Emily 118

Tuttle, Clara 58

VanCleve, Charlotte 108

John R 107

Margaret 108

Ventres, Mary E 92

Muriel E 93

William R 92

Virgin, Eltene E 41

Wakefield, Dr 72,

Walker, Albion 40

Aminiah 102

Antoinette 122

Hannah 21

William A 102

Walters, Daniel 113

Walton, Joshua V 47

Wamsley, Gage 63

Harvey A 63

Helena E 63

John W 63

Leo 63

Lydia M 63

Wardwell, George A 103

Willis H 103

Warren, Albert 72i

Florence 75

Martha J 55

Washburn, Reuben 97

Waterhouse, Ai 49

Dorothy B 60

Eula M 60

Flavilla E 60

Frank P 126

Harry S 58

Mark A 53

Mark F 60

Philip W 60

Waterman, Eva M 132

James R 128

Joseph H 132

Robert Z 132

Warren M 132

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Watson, Briggs H 71

Webber, Alice C 93

Birdie 93

Carrie 1 93

Cecil H 93

Coolidge L 93

Elsie T 93

Ernest E 93

Grace L 93

Horace L 93

Jennie L 93

John B 93

Louisa A 93

Rose G 93

Tristram L 92

William L 93

Webster, Hiram 116

Weed, Florence E 80

Weeks, Lysander 35

Weld, Maude L 114

Wellman, John W 76

Weston, Emily 76

Wetherbee, Ralph W 60

Zabine 58

Wheeler, Caroline D 122

Fred R 93

Jennie A 107

Martha 49

Whitten, Emma 27

Whittier, Abbie L 57

Ada B 57

Archie H 57

Frederick W 55

Sadie E 57

Stella B 57

Wilcox, John 116

Williams, Joseph D 127

Lydia A 109

Nancy P 109

Rufus 129

Wilson, Alfred L 57

Florence 57

Melvin 57

Robert 55

Wing, Mary 0 115

Rowena 115

Viola B 115

120

Wingate, Annie D

Winship, Thomas 135

Witham, Dunham 29

Eliza 76

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PAGE
. 36

. 58
. 63
.137
. 49
. 98

Witham, Florence A

Woodbridge, Maud E

Woodman, Myron L

William E

Woodworth, Harvey D

Wyman, Charles Arthur

Daniel 96

Elizabeth 101

Emeline 101

Esther 101

John 101

Jonas 140

Parker G 101

Susan 101

Uroxia 101

York, Elmer H 118

Gladys 118

James E. .
Montize M.
Myrle L. .

.119
.119
.119

Tilson R 119

Young, Amelia M 131

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Young, Angle 76

Caroline A 26

Charles H 131

George G 131

Helen A 131

Jessie G 131

John 98

Mary A 112

Ralph G 131

Vernon 106

Zenome, Louisa 73

Zoller, Agnes SO

Belle 50

Clara E 50

Forrest SO

Henry 49

Henry C SO

Jennie 50

Lyman E SO

Nellie SO

Waldo SO

Willis C SO

II

APPENDIX A

A branch of the Coding family came to America during the
middle of the last century, a number of whom were children of
John Coding, of Banwell, Somersetshire, England. Others came
from Keynsham, in the same county, and settled in Toronto,
Canada, who spell the name with two "d's." As they were born in
southern England, doubtless they are from the same stock we
originated from.

1. JOHN CODINC.

He was a plasterer and tiler of Banwell, England. His wife,
Sarah, had a large number of children, eight of whom lived to
reach maturity.

His children —

George, remained in England, where he reared a large family.
Ann, came to America in 1860; d. in 1889 in Valparaiso, Ind.
Amelia, b. in 1827; m. in 1848, Rochester Durham; d. July 8, 1889.
John, b. June 28, 1830; m. July 4, 1866, Malina Blackman; d. Jan. 19,

1880.
Samuel, m. Margaret A. Fitzgerald ; died Feb. 7, 1876.
William, came to America in 1860, residing in Ohio ; d. in 1867.
Thomas, went to Australia.
Caroline, went to Brazil.
Frederic, b. in 1843.

2. AMELIA CODINC (1 John).

She was married in Cenoa, 111., residing near there until her
death.

Her children —

William, is dead.

Sarah Ann, b. July 4, 1850; m. Nov. 14, 1877, Alonzo Holroyd.

Emily, is dead.

Francis, is dead. '

Delia, b. in 1854; m. John Wylde.

Lily, b. in 1859; m. May 21, 1879, David S. Lord.

Fannie, b. in 1869 ; m. March 27, 1890, William Head.

Olive, m. June 2, 1890, Leland Walters.

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2. JOHN CODING (1 John).

He came to America in 1862; his wife was born March 29,
1837, and died June 3, 1893.

His children —

Vadah J., b. April 14, 1868; m. Feb. 11, 1889, Lewis J. Boardman.
Cleveland A., b. June 4, 1869 ; m. June 4, 1895, Edna Rudolph.

3. VADAH J. CODING (2 John, 1 John).

Her children —

Vadah G., b. Feb. 27, 1890.

Charlie A., b. May 20, 1892 ; d. July 7, 1899.

Leota M., b. Feb. 3, 1894.

Viola, b. Oct. 24, 1895.

Clyde L., b. May 1, 1897.

Marie E., b. April 20, 1900.

3. CLEVELAND A. CODING (2 John, 1 John).

He is a broker, with an extensive connection, residing in
Genoa, 111., where he is one of the leading business men of that
city. His wife died May 28, 1905.

His children —

Hazel, b. Dec. 30, 1896.
George, b. Sept. 19, 1899.

2. SAMUEL CODING (1 John).

He was born in Bristol, England, moving to Montreal, Canada,
in 1867, where he lived six years, making his permanent home in
Aurora, 111., where he died February 7, 1876. His wife died Jan-
uary 23, 1885.

His children —

George James William, b. Feb. 23, 1858; m. Aug. 29, 1887, M. E. Walsh.

Samuel John Thomas.

Sarah Ann, is married, but is childless.

3. GEORGE JAMES WILLIAM CODING (2 Samuel, 1 John).

He was born in Colchester, Essex county, England, removing
with his parents to America. He was trained for a locomotive en-
gineer, which occupation he followed for years. He is credited
with being the father of the locomotive firemen's organization, in
which he has been a leader for years, and has been one of its trus-
tees for a long time, besides having been honored in other wa3'S

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by that great labor organization. Some years ago he was elected
editor of the Locomotive Firemen's Magaaine, a position he filled
with satisfaction to its readers. He has been a member of the
Chicago City Board of Examining Engineers for a number of
years, and vice-president, a position requiring great skill and a
thorough knowledge of men.

His children —

George James, b. July 14, 1888.
Leo Thomas, b. in March, 1890.
Irene May, b. in December, 1892.

3. SAMUEL JOHN THOMAS CODING (2 Samuel, 1 John).
He is a theatrical manager, residing in Chicago, 111.

His children —
Harold, b. in 1899.

2. FREDERIC CODING (1 John).

He is deputy sheriff of Schuylkill county. Pa., and resides in
the city of St. Clair.

The branch spelling the name Godding, who were born in
Keynsham, Somersetshire, England, settled in Toronto, Canada.
All of the data obtained is the following names, all belonging to
one family, and all of whom were born in England: John, Eliza-
beth, George, James Howell, Vine, Charlie, Emily and William,
the latter the only one living; he has a daughter, Mabel.

APPENDIX B

The Codings who first settled in Australia were born in Ban-
well, England, going to Australia about 1851 . There are two dis-
tinct families claiming no relationship, although being born in the
same little town. Presumably they are from the same original
stock. They belong to the laboring class, are honest, energetic,
inclining towards trade, and take a keen interest in labor organiza-
tions of which they are honored members.

1. ARTHUR CODING.

He was born in Banwell, England, his father, James, being
a carpenter and wheelwright, while he was a shoemaker. He emi-
grated to Australia in 1857, having married Mary Stock before
his departure, locating in Victoria. He died in 1872, his wife ten
years after. His brothers were : George, a butcher ; William, a
carpenter; and James, a carpenter; all resided in England.

His children —
Charles, b. Dec. 8, 1832; m. Jan. 2, 1873, Bridget Barrett.
Henry, m. Charlotte Henderson, in Melbourne; d. in 1903.
Emanuel.

Sarah Ann, m. 1st David Gault; 2d in 1870, Andrew Gray.
Arthur, m. Charlotte Machon.
James, b. in 1846; m. Elizabeth Beith, in 1867.
John, m. 1st Ellen Brown; 2d Elizabeth Brown in 1891.
Hannah Sarah, m. Edwin Oaten; d. in 1871.

2. CHARLES CODING (1 Arthur).

He landed in Victoria June 14, 1851, ten years after, removing
to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he married and has since lived.

His children —
Charles Allen, b. Dec. 5, 1873; m. Jan. 1, 1894, Emma King; no issue.
Mary Elizabeth, b. July 20, 1875 ; unmarried ; a dressmaker.
Isabella, b. July 30, 1877; m. Sept. 26, 1900, Robert Young; no issue.
Albert James, b. Dec. 19, 1879; m. June 19, 1901, Ellen Bayless.
Victoria Theresa, b. July 1, 1881; unmarried; domestic.
Ellen Louisa, b. June 30, 1884; unmarried; domestic.
Beatrice Catherine, b. Sept. 24, 1886; unmarried; domestic.
Margaret Amelia, b. April 10, 1889 ; unmarried ; domestic.
Mable, b. July 4, 1891 ; unmarried ; a student.
Lillian Agatha, b. Nov. 15, 1893; a student.
Sarah Ann, b. April 9, 1896; d. Dec. 15, 1902.

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3. ALBERT JAMES CODING (2 Charles, 1 Arthur).

His children —

Ellen Elizabeth, b. Feb. 13, 1902.
May Evelyn, b. May 14, 1904.

2. HENRY C. CODINC (1 Arthur).

His children were born in Victoria ; his wife died in 1903.

His children —

Albert H., is married.

Arthur, is married.

Thomas Henderson ; died in 1904.

Annie, is married.

Edith, is married.

Jenny, is dead.

Charles.

Lily.

Elsie.

2. SARAH ANN CODINC (1 Arthur).
Her first husband died in 1868.

Her children by the first husband —

David, is married.
Mary Ellen, is married.
Emma Elizabeth, died in 1871.

Her children by the second husband —

Andrew, is married.

William.

Arthur.

James.

Frank, is married.

2. ARTHUR CODINC (1 Arthur).

His wife died in 1898 ; children born in Victoria.

Emily Elizabeth, married.

Henry Arthur, married.

Mary Ellen, married ; died in 1902. ^

Charlotte Amelie, married.

Hannah Sarah, married.

Charles, married.

Margaret, married.

John, married.

Frank, married.

James, unmarried.

Harriet May, unmarried.

APPENDIX 167

2. JAMES CODING (1 Arthur).

He has been a well known cricketer, and is a prominent mem-
ber of the local labor organizations in which he is deeply interested,
the members of which hold him in high esteem. His family is a
most interesting one, which extends a warm welcome to the stranger.
His eldest daughter is in business in Brunswick, Victoria, and is a
clever woman.

His children —
Sarah Ann, b. in 1869; unmarried; a dressmaker and draper.
Mary Jane, b. in 1871; m. in 1896, William M. Adams, a journalist.
Jessie, b. in 1874; m. in 1901, Francis M. Rotter.
Florence, b. in 1884; unmarried.

2. JOHN CODING (1 Arthur).
His first wife died in 1890.

His children —
Eleanor Diana, married.
Edward John, married.
Henry Walter.
Winifred Louisa.
Frederick James.
Eloise Victoria.
Arthur.
Ethel.

John Bright.
Stella.

Emma Florence.
Eva.

2. HANNAH SARAH CODING (1 Arthur).

Her children —
Edwin.

1. ALFRED CODING.

He was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1833, and married
Eliza Williamson, in Victoria ; died in 1902. He was not related
to the Arthur branch, although he was born in the same county.

His children —
Edward Hill, b. in 1868; unmarried.
Eva Jane, m. Henry Hercules.
May, b. in 1870; d. in 1879.
William John, b. in 1879; m. in 1901, Lillian Rose Brooks.

2. WILLIAM JOHN CODING (1 Alfred).

His children —
Eliza Susan, b. in 1902.
Cora Mira, b. in 1904.

APPENDIX C

A family spelling the name Godding, residing in the United
States, trace their first ancestor to John Godding, who came from
Scotland, about 1750, and located in Attleboro, Mass., where he
married Rebecca Sweetland, of that town. He died prior to 1779,
for about that time his widow and family moved to Fitzwilliam,
N. H., the eldest son taking up a section of land. The historian
of that place states, "The family was much respected, and formed
good connections in this and neighboring towns."

1. JOHN GODDING.

His children —

Mary, b. Aug. 15, 1752; m. 1st John Starkey; 2d Jacob Newell; no

issue.
John, b. Sept. 15, 1754; m. 1st Polly Robbins; 2d Miss Congdon.
Asenath, b. Sept. 10, 1756; m. Bethuel Bishop.
Olive, b. Aug. 24, 1758; died in infancy.
Sarah, b. April 21, 1760; m. Isaac Jackson.

Timothy, b. Aug. 15, 1762; m. Ruth Robbins; d. March 7, 1856.
Rebecca, b. April 26, 1765; m. Jesse Bishop.
Asa, b. Jan. 27, 1768.
William, b. Aug. 30, 1773; m. ; died early, in Burke, Vt.

2. JOHN GODDING (1 John).

He moved in western New York, where, in 1855, the descend-

ents were to be found. "He was a capable and energetic young

man."

His children

Hannah, b. May 5, 1783; m. 1st John Starkey; 2d Jacob Newell.
Mary, b. July 12, 1785 ; m. Bethuel Bishop ; lived in Shrewsbury Vt.

John, b. June 3, 1788; m. ; lived in Greenwood, N. Y.

Asenath, b. July 13, 1791.

Asa, b. Dec. 1, 1793; died in childhood.

Levi, b. Sept. 27, 1797.

2. TIMOTHY GODDING (1 John).

He was a farmer in Troy, N. Y., but late in life resided with
his son, Alvah ; he died March 7, 1856, his wife Nov. 7, 1854.

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His children —

William, b. Nov. 1, 1790; m. 1st Sarah Bonnell, d. Oct. 16, 1872; 2d

Mary Ink.
Rebecca, b. April 21, 1793; d. Oct .10, 1799.
Alvah, b. Nov. 5, 1796; m. Jan. 22, 1828, Mary Whitney; d. Jan. 11, 1874.

Rufus, b. Aug. 8, 1799; m. Lucina ; d. March 15, 1865.

Ira, b. March 5, 1802 ; m. Eliza White ; d. Dec. 10, 1849.
Loney, b. Aug. 29, 1804; d. Feb. 24, 1833; unmarried.
Philinda, b. Feb. 15, 1807; d. Feb. 14, 1842; unmarried.

3. WILLIAM GODDING (2 Timothy, 1 John).

He was a farmer of Hestor, N. Y.

His children by the first wife —

' Hannah, b. Nov. 22, 1817; m. Rowland Wilbur; d. July 22, 1896.
Calista, b. June 7, 1820; m. Oliver Byrum; d. Dec. 1, 1901.
Sarah, b. June 13, 1822; m. Judson Gee.

H^is children by the second wife —

Edna, b. Nov. 15, 1826; m. James M. Larrison.

Alvah, b. Aug. 10, 1828; m. Dorcas L. Walworth.

George, b. Aug. 29, 1831 ; unmarried ; dead.

Susan, b. Sept. 5, 1834; m. Minor Larrison; d. Sept. 19, 1869.

4. ALVAH GODDING (3 William, 2 Timothy, 1 John).

He is a farmer of Mecklenburg, N. Y.

His children —

Mary E., b. Oct. 16, 1850; m. Solon P. Ackley.
Martha Ellen, b. Oct. 10, 1855; died aged 2^^ years.

3. ALVAH GODDING (2 Timothy, 1 John).

He was a member of the school inspection committee in 1823 ;
graduated from the medical department of Bowdoin College in
1825, and settled in the practice of his profession in Winchendon,
Mass., where he was held in high esteem. From exposure in saving
the life of a poor Irish woman, he died . His wife died No-
vember 15, 1870.

His children —

William Whitney, b. May 5, 1831; m. Dec. 4, 1860, Ellen R. Murdock;
d. in 1902.

4. WILLIAM WHITNEY GODDING (3 Alvah, 2 Timothy, 1

John).

He was graduated from Dartmouth Medical College in 1854,
from the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons, and from

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the Medical College of Castleton, Vt., in 1857. Two years after
he was appointed assistant physician to the State Hospital for the
Insane, at Concord, N. H., and in 1863 to a similar position in the
Government Hospital for the Insane, at Washington. In 1870 he
was appointed superintendent of the Insane Hospital at Taunton,
Mass., resigning the position in 1877 to accept the superintendency
of the Government institution at Washington, where he remained
until his death. He was a voluminous writer on subject con-
nected with his favorite branch of medicine, his papers having a
profound influence on a more enlightened treatment of the insane.
He published, in 1882, a volume entitled "Two Hard Cases;
Sketches from a Physician's Portfolio," one of which cases being
that of Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield, during the trial
of whom he was the Government expert. He was a large man,
genial, with a large amount of wit and humor, and a most enter-
taining host.

His children —
Mary Patton, b. Feb. 22, 1867; unmarried.
Rowena Murdock, b. July 7, 1870; unmarried.
Alvah, b. Nov. 8, 1872; unmarried.

3. RUFUS GODDING (2 Timothy, 1 John).

He was a minister of the gospel. His wife was born in 1804,
and died, a widow, Jan. 17, 1887.

His children —

Alvah W., a college professor. He was married to Jane L.

A daughter.

4. ALVAH W. GODDING (3 Rufus, 2 Timothy, 1 John).

He was a professor in colleges ; his wife was born in 1832 and
died October 9, 1853.

His children —
Clarence M., b. June 27, 1857; m. Nov. 23, 1886, Charlotte Snow.
Clara W., m. Sept. 4, 1878, Robert F. Tolman.

Edward A., b. Sept. 4, 1863 ; m. Feb. 12, 1890, Susan M. Sheldon. . -■
George R., b. Oct. 16, 1865 ; d. Jan. 6, 1869.

5. CLARENCE M. GODDING (4 Alvah M., 3 Rufus, 2 Timo-
thy, 1 John).

He is a successful surgeon of Providence, R. I.

His children —
Louise, b. Sept. 26, 1887.
Anna A., b. Jan. 29, 1891.

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3. IRA GODDING (2 Timothy, 1 John).

He lived at Troy, N. Y. His wife died in 1847.

His children —

Rufus, b. Jan. 22, 1836; m. Sept. 21, 1865, Sophronia H. Miller; d.
June 23, 1892. He was a machinist, and died in Taunton, Mass.
He was childless.

1. JOHN GODDING.

He was born in Mansfield, Mass., moving to Rockland, Maine,
from Fox Island, during the Revolution. He married Saviah
Lucus, of Massachusetts, and died Dec. 30, 1816. It is not known
where he joins the family, but possibly a cousin of John.

His children —

John, b. Nov. 4, 1776; m. Jan. 25, 1798, Nancy Killsa; d. in Oct., 1862.
Betsy, b. Aug. 4, 1784; m. 1st Samuel Lindsay; 2d Hatevil Pease; d.

Dec. 28, 1850.
Hatch, b. Aug. 10, 1786; m. Oct. 6, 1810; lost at sea.
Sarah, b. Sept. 14, 1788; m. 1st Thomas Crockett; 2d Elibeus Partridge.
Lucy Jane, b. June 14, 1793 ; d. April 18, 1817 ; unmarried.

2. JOHN GODDING (1 John).

He moved to Waldo, Maine, and died there.

His children —

John, b. April 19, 1798; m. and moved to Waldo, Maine.
Hugh K., b. Oct. 16, 1801 ; m. and moved to Live, Maine.
Sabra Killsa, b. July 24, 1805 ; m. and moved to Northport, Maine.
2. BETSY GODDING (1 John).

She moved to Thomaston, Maine, and died there.

2. SARAH GODING (1 John).

She moved to Rockland, Maine, and died there.

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PERSONS OF THE NAME NOT PLACED

"FRED CODING" is recorded as having- enlisted at Waterville,
Maine, February 25, 1904. and deserted in 1905. He was born
April 24, 1882, locality not given, and states his father was
French. Doubtless his name is spelled Godin.

ELDRIDGE D. GODING and wife, Rachel, resided in Lowell,
Mass., where they lost a son, Montagh, February 1, 1876, by
death.

GEORGE GODEN, enlisted under Captain Wheelright, as sentinel,
October 23, 1723, serving 32 weeks; residence, Newberry,
Mass.

J. Y. CODING, now in business in Worcester, Mass., is in no
way related to the family, having been adopted by a family
of the name, in Europe, many years ago.

MOSES GODING, of Corinth, Maine, mentioned in the Patent
Office reports.

MYLON CODING, of Alameda, Cal., mentioned in the Patent
Office reports. Probably Myron, son of Henry West Coding.

PHILIP GODING, of Stoughton, Mass., served under Captain
John Withington, of Dorchester, the only soldier receiving a
reward for services to the colony; also served under Major
Wade, about 1735. Mentioned in the History of Ashburnham,
Mass. Possibly a brother of John Codding, from Scotland.

TIMOTHY GODDING, a weaver, aged 26, born in Woburn,
Mass. Enlisted as a volunteer July 14, 1740, under Captain
Stephen Richards, to serve in an expedition against the Spanish
West Indies. Possibly a brother of John Codding, from Scot-
land.

BETSY CODING, married in Livermore, Maine, November 11,
1850, Wm. Coffin ; a niece of her husband states Betsy was a
widow at the time of this marriage, but does not mention
whose ; a Coding by marriage only.

ELME MARTHA CODING, of Natick, Mass., married June 17,
1896, John F. Waters; she was divorced March 6, 1893; a
Coding by marriage only.

INDEX TO APPENDICES

CODING OR GODDING

PAGE

Abigail

Albert H 166

Albert James 165

Alfred 167

Alvah 168

Alvah W 170

Amelia 162

Ann 162

Anna A 170

Annie 166

Arthur 165

Asa 168

Asenath 168

Beatrice Catherine 165

Betsy 171

Calista 169

Caroline 162

Charles 164

Charles Allen 163, 165

Charlotte Amelie 166

Clara W 170

Clarence M 170

Cleveland A 163

Clyde 163

Cora Mira 167

Delia 162

Edith 166

Eleanor Diana 167

Edward John 167

Edward Hill 167

Eliza Susan 167

Eldridge 172

Elizabeth 164

Ellen Elizabeth 166

Ellen Louisa 165

Eloise Victoria 167

Elme Martha 172

Elsie 166

Edna 169

Emily 162, 164

Emily Elizabeth 166

PAGE

Emanuel 165

Emma Florence 167

Ethel 167

Eva 167

Eva Jane 167

Edward A 170

Fannie 162

Frederick 162

Fred 172

Frederick James 167

Frank 166

George 162

George James 164

George James William 163

George R 170

Florence 167

Hannah 168

Hannah Sarah 165

Harriet May 166

Hatch 171

Hazel 163

Harold 164

Henry 165

Henry Arthur 166

Henry G 166

Henry Walter 167

Ira 169

Irene May 164

Isabella 165

James 165

James Howell 164

Jennie 166

Jessie 167

John ^ - 162

John Bright .tv 167

Hugh K 171

Leo Thomas 164

Levi o8

Lillian Agatha 165

Lily 162

Loney 169

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INDEX TO APPENDICES

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Leota 163

Louise 170

Lucy Jane 171

Montagh 172

Margaret 166

Margaret Amelie 165

Mary 168

Mary Elizabeth 165

Mary E 163

Mary Ellen 166

Mable 165

Mary Jane 167

Mary Patton 170

May 167

May Evelyn 166

Moses 172

Mylon 172

Olive 162, 168

Philinda 169

Philip 172

Rachel 172

Rebecca 168

PAGE

Rowena Murdock 170

Rufus 169

Sabra Killsa 171

Sarah 168

Samuel 162

Samuel John Thomas 163

Sarah Ann 162, 163

Stella 167

Susan 169

Thomas 162

Thomas Henderson 166

Timothy 168

Vadah J 163

Vadah G 163

Victoria Theresa 165

Vine 164

Viola 163

William 162

William John 167

William Whitney 169

Winifred Louisa 167

NAMES NOT CODING

PAGE

Adams, William M 167

Ackley, Solon P 169

165

Barrett, Bridget

Bayless, Ellen 165

Beith, Elizabeth 165

Blackman, Malina 162

Bishop, Bethuel 168

Bishop, Jessie 168

Boardman, Charlie A 163

Clyde L 163

Leota M 163

Lewis J 163

Marie E 163

Vadah G 163

Viola 163

Bonnell, Sarah 169

Brooks, Lillian R 167

Byrum, Oliver 169

Brovi^n, Elizabeth 165

Ellen 165

Coffin, Wm 172

Congdon, Miss 168

Crockett, Thomas 171

Dunham, Delia 162

Emily 162

PAGE

Fannie 162

Francis 162

Lily 162

Olive 162

Rochester 162

Sarah Ann 162

William 162

Fitzgerald, Margaret 162

Goult, David 166

Emma E 166

Mary Ellen 166

Minar 169

Gee, Judson 169

Gray, Andrew 165

Arthur 166

Frank 166

James 166

William 166

Head, William 162

Henderson, Charlotte 165

Hercules, Henry 167

Holroyd, Alonzo 162

Ink, Mary 169

Jackson, Isaac 168

Killsa, Nancy 171

INDEX TO APPENDICES

PAGE

King, Emma 165

Larrison, James M 169

Minor 169

Lindsay, Samuel 171

Lord, David S 162

Lucas, Saviah 171

Machon, Charlotte 165

Miller, Sophronia 171

Murdock, Ellen R 169

Newell, Jacob 168

Oaten, Edwin 165

Partridge, Elibeus 171

Pease, Hatevil 171

Robbins, Polly 168

Ruth 168

Rotter, Francis M 167

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Rudolph, Edna 163

Sheldon, Susan M 170

Snow, Charlotte 170

Starkey, John 168

Stock, Mary 165

Sweetland, Rebecca 168

Tolman, Robert F 170

Walsh, M. E 163

Walters, Leland 162

Walworth, Dorcas L 169

White, Eliza 169

Whitney, Mary 169

Wilbur, Rowland 169

Wylde, John 162

Williamson, Eliza 167

Young, Robert 165

E.RRATA

Page 20, under 4 William Goding, the sentence, " He was elected
fence viewer March 7, 1763," belongs under 5 William Goding, add-
ing, " in Watertown."

Page 37, line 9 from top, read Minor instead of Miner.

Page 40, first line, Tollman should be Tolman. '

Page 50, last word should be Swaney, not Suaney (printer's error).

Page 108, line 7 from bottom, 1838 should be 1837.

Page 109, Susan W. should be Susan Wiggins.

In other names than Goding, insert Frank Gird's.

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